The causes of construction dispute on client organizations

Construction projects are increasingly complex, resulting in complex contract documents. Complex construction can likewise result in complex disputes. Dispute is inevitable in construction projects which predominantly arise from complexity and magnitude of works, multiple prime contracting parties,...

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Main Author: Koh, Cheo Poh
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2005
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/4437/1/KohCheoPohMFKA2005.pdf
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description Construction projects are increasingly complex, resulting in complex contract documents. Complex construction can likewise result in complex disputes. Dispute is inevitable in construction projects which predominantly arise from complexity and magnitude of works, multiple prime contracting parties, poorly prepared and /or executed contract documents, inadequate planning, financial issues and communication problems. Any one of these factors can overturn a project and lead to complicated litigation and arbitration, increased costs, time overrun, and a breakdown in the parties’ interest and relationship. Thus, the objectives of this study are to study and identify the causes of construction dispute as well as its impact on client’s organization. This paper also reviews the causes of dispute contributed by clients, designers and contractors in construction project and suggestion on how to minimize or avoid the occurrences of construction dispute. A questionnaire survey was carried out in the state Johor Bahru and the feedbacks were analyzed using important index (Likert Scale) and average index analysis. The results show that people, process, and project all contribute to such dispute potential. Overall, the respondents are agreed that unresolved construction disputes will only bring negative impact on client’s organization which is time and cost overruns, diminution of respect between parties-deterioration of relationship and breakdown in cooperation and additional expenses in managerial and administration.
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spelling utm.eprints-44372018-01-28T07:10:11Z http://eprints.utm.my/4437/ The causes of construction dispute on client organizations Koh, Cheo Poh TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Construction projects are increasingly complex, resulting in complex contract documents. Complex construction can likewise result in complex disputes. Dispute is inevitable in construction projects which predominantly arise from complexity and magnitude of works, multiple prime contracting parties, poorly prepared and /or executed contract documents, inadequate planning, financial issues and communication problems. Any one of these factors can overturn a project and lead to complicated litigation and arbitration, increased costs, time overrun, and a breakdown in the parties’ interest and relationship. Thus, the objectives of this study are to study and identify the causes of construction dispute as well as its impact on client’s organization. This paper also reviews the causes of dispute contributed by clients, designers and contractors in construction project and suggestion on how to minimize or avoid the occurrences of construction dispute. A questionnaire survey was carried out in the state Johor Bahru and the feedbacks were analyzed using important index (Likert Scale) and average index analysis. The results show that people, process, and project all contribute to such dispute potential. Overall, the respondents are agreed that unresolved construction disputes will only bring negative impact on client’s organization which is time and cost overruns, diminution of respect between parties-deterioration of relationship and breakdown in cooperation and additional expenses in managerial and administration. 2005-05 Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/4437/1/KohCheoPohMFKA2005.pdf Koh, Cheo Poh (2005) The causes of construction dispute on client organizations. Masters thesis, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Civil Engineering.
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