Table 3

Sources of contractual disputes

Sources of contractual disputesStrongly disagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly agreeMean scoreRanking
Ambiguous definition of the contract parties, the scope of their rights and obligations0 (0%)2 (3%)3 (5%)30 (52%)23 (40%)4.281
Lack of precise arrangements regarding the calculation of contractual penalties for failure to meet the deadline0 (0%)0 (0%)4 (7%)36 (62%)18 (31%)4.24= 2
Lack of detailed specification of the due date of works and specific milestones0 (0%)0 (0%)2 (3%)38 (66%)17 (29%)4.24= 2
Lack of provisions regulating the introduction of changes to the project documentation during the construction stage0 (0%)0 (0%)5 (9%)35 (60%)18 (31%)4.22= 3
Excessive amount of contractual penalties on contractor’s side0 (0%)0 (0%)4 (7%)37 (64%)17 (29%)4.22= 3
Failure to specify the scope of the necessary documentation and the manner of informing the contractor about the activities0 (0%)0 (0%)5 (9%)37 (64%)16 (28%)4.194
Lack of provisions regarding the rules of performing additional and replacement works and their settlement0 (0%)1 (2%)3 (5%)41 (71%)13 (22%)4.145
Lack of detailed provisions regarding procedures to be followed for payment of remuneration and reporting defects0 (0%)1 (2%)4 (7%)40 (69%)13 (22%)4.126
Inaccurate specification of the form of settlement0 (0%)1 (2%)2 (3%)45 (78%)10 (17%)4.107
Lack of detailed regulations regarding the rights under the guarantee and warranty0 (0%)1 (2%)4 (7%)42 (72%)11 (19%)4.098
Imprecise provisions regarding the contractual parties' security, e.g. the right to withdraw or terminate the contract0 (0%)1 (2%)4 (7%)43 (74%)10 (17%)4.079
Inconsistency between the provisions of the contract0 (0%)1 (2%)6 (10%)43 (74%)8 (14%)4.0010

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