Big Co. and Gantt Co. have entered into a contract for long-term construction project. The compnies opt to use a partnering process to resolve disputes. The partnering process between them will begin:
a) after the contract has been finalized, but before the project has begun
b) when the first dispute between the two parties arises
c) only if both mediation and arbitration procedures have failed
d) once the project has begun and the parties are aware of possible problem