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Gregory Meeder and Aaron Crews | June 15, 2026
Construction attorney Gregory Meeder and innovation attorney Aaron Crews wrote an article published in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine about the ways artificial intelligence (AI) can benefit construction mediation. As the attorneys explain, mediation is an optimal route for resolving construction disputes, as these matters involve technical complexity, compressed schemes and high financial stakes that quickly sink a project and causes losses for all parties. AI can assist with mediation by helping each side quickly identify the areas of disagreement and work more efficiently toward a compromise or solution. To illustrate the power of this technology, Gregory and Aaron describe an example in which a mediator deployed AI-assisted “Move the Needle” Clarification Questions to break through a large-scale construction dispute that had been at a stalemate for more than year. They then go on to explain the differences between analytic AI and large language models (LLMs), along with important guardrails such as being transparent about the use of AI and reviewing AI-generated outputs. The article concludes by summarizing how AI-assisted workflows align with mediation’s collaborative model and outlining what a well-designed AI-assisted mediation process looks like in practice.
Read AI Reshapes Construction Dispute Resolution Through Mediation
This article was originally published in the American Arbitration Association’s Mediation Magazine (mediationmagazine.org) on June 15, 2026.
Joe Krusinski, Sr. | January 1, 2024
Krusinski Construction Company Announces Retirement of Chairman and Founder, Joe Krusinski, Sr.
Oak Brook, Illinois – Krusinski Construction Company Chairman and Founder, Joe Krusinski, Sr. announced his retirement from his day-to-day involvement in the organization, effective January 1, 2024. He will continue to serve as Chairman Emeritus.
Since establishing Krusinski Construction Company in 1973, Joe Krusinski, Sr. has been involved in projects across multiple sectors including office, distribution, food & beverage, healthcare, multi-family and more. His first project was a 102,000-sf multi-tenant speculative office/warehouse facility located in Itasca, Illinois, which still stands today. Krusinski Construction Company continues to expand its national reach to serve its clients, working in more than 20 states.
As part of its succession plan, Krusinski Construction Company has named Jerry Krusinski, Executive Chairman and Jeff Krusinski has been named Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his current role as President.
Jan Behounek | July 1, 2023
Jan Behounek of FGM Architects Elected President of the Chicago Building Congress
The Chicago Building Congress (CBC) announces the election of Jan Behounek as its new incoming President for the 2023-2025 year term. Ms. Behounek has been active in the organization since 2011, joining the Board of Directors in 2015 and elevated to vice president in 2018.
- increase and diversify membership
- offer high-quality, relevant programming and,
- provide leadership development for young construction professionals.
Ms. Behounek is an Architect and currently a Principal and Vice President for FGM Architects. She was named director of the firm’s Higher Education practice in 2021. Prior to joining FGMA in 2019, Ms. Behounek was an Associate Principal at Holabird & Root. With over 27 years in the industry, she has worked on a rich variety of projects including higher education, science and tech, pk-12, municipal, corporate, and non-profits.
Gregory Meeder | December 12, 2022
Chicago Partner Gregory Meeder Recognized as 2023 “Lawyer of Year” for Construction
Holland & Knight Partner Gregory Meeder has been named 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Construction in Chicago by The Best Lawyers in America guide. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each practice and location.
Holland & Knight Partner Gregory Meeder Selected to Join Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys
CHICAGO (October 19, 2022) – Gregory Meeder, a partner in Holland & Knight’s national Construction Industry Practice Group, has been selected to join the prestigious Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys (SOICA).