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This Master's thesis deals with the issue of perspectives of applying mediation in construction disputes. By applying various methods (literature analysis, empirical research and others) the concept of construction disputes, their causes, the characteristics of the parties to these disputes (entrepreneur, consumer, public administration entity) and the advantages and disadvantages of mediation as a possible solution are clarified. Other possible ways of resolving construction disputes are discussed and compared with mediation. Results of empirical research in Lithuania are analyzed. It is identified that mediation is not a popular construction dispute resolution method in Lithuania and the means by which mediation could be promoted (publicity, contract clause, compulsory enforcement) are being considered. Mediation quality improvement (mediator's competence, mediation style) and its influence on the popularity of mediation as a method of construction disputes are analyzed.