...Sy Tien Do; Viet Thanh Nguyen; Nghia Hoai Nguyen Purpose This study aims to examine the mutual influence of causes of variation orders (VOs), claims/disputes (CDs) on project performance (PP) and stakeholder performance (SP). Design/methodology/approach Firstly, this study identifies the VOs...

...-yih.chong@curtin.edu.au 13 04 2015 17 11 2015 26 01 2016 © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Malaysia Risk Information Contracts Disputes Contract law Contracting parties often use a standard form...

...”. Table I shows a brief comparison of the two models. removal of unfair contractual conditions such as “pay when paid” or “pay if paid” clauses; establishment of a default right to payments if there is no prior agreement; and establishment of a right to refer a dispute for adjudication...

... dealings in negotiating project disputes. Originality/value – In construction, there are some distinct features which may influence the use of face-saving tactics and the behaviour of project dispute negotiators. The findings of this research would provide an insight into promoting proactive...

...Peter Love; Peter Davis; Joanne Ellis; Sai On Cheung Purpose While a considerable amount of knowledge has been accumulated about dispute causation, disputes continue to prevail and disharmonise the process of construction with considerable cost. This paper seeks to identify the underlying...

...Issaka Ndekugri; Victoria Russell Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide a critical analysis of court decisions on what amounts to a dispute that may be referred to adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996. Design/methodologyapproach Legal...

... with unforeseeable conditions encountered, effectiveness of contractual machinery for dispute resolution, and compliance with reported new developments in successful contractual practices in underground construction. Studies highlighting the recurring frequency of claims for unforeseen ground conditions suggest...

...EKENE I. EZULIKE; DAVID J. HOARE The relative merits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) over conventional methods of dispute resolution, namely litigation and arbitration, is well documented, but as yet, the various ADR procedures currently available are not being extensively utilized within...

...MOHAN M. KUMARASWAMY It is necessary and useful to differentiate destructive from constructive conflict and avoidable from necessary claims; and also to minimize disputes arising from unresolved conflict and claims in construction projects. This paper analyses such needs and proposes means...

...MICHAEL P. O'REILLY; MICHAEL J. MAWDESLEY Disputes frequently occur on engineering and construction projects. In this paper it is argued that these disputes need to be evaluated and managed, with proper attention being paid to planning of time and money. Since the way in which dispute management...