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Back, W E and Bell, L C (1995) Quantifying Process Benefits of Electronic Data Management Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 415–21.
Barras, G C and Mayo, R E (1995) Minidirectional Drilling for Installation of Underground Electrical Conduit. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 364–9.
Beliveau, Y J, Williams, J M, King, M G and Niles, A R (1995) Real-Time Position Measurement Integrated with CAD: Technologies and Their Protocols. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 346–54.
Dias, A and Ioannou, P G (1995) Debt Capacity and Optimal Capital Structure for Privately Financed Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 404–14.
Diekmann, J E and Girard, M J (1995) Are Contract Disputes Predictable?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 355–63.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1995)121:4(355)
- Abstract:
Are some construction projects more prone to contract disputes than others? If so, can these projects be identified before construction begins? This paper describes research conducted with the CII Dispute Prevention and Resolution Task Force to answer these questions. This research analyzed the effect of different project characteristics on the occurrence of contract disputes. This paper explains the project characteristics that were evaluated, our data analysis techniques, and the conclusions that we made from this analysis. Three categories of project characteristics were considered: people aspects, process aspects and project aspects. The findings of this work are based on statistical analysis of data on the frequency and severity of disputes on 159 construction projects. A logistic regression model named Disputes Potential Index was created from this data set that predicts those projects that have a high likelihood of experiencing contract disputes. People, process, and project issues all play a role in predicting the likelihood of contract disputes. However, the fundamental conclusion from this research is that “people” hold the key to avoiding contract disputes.
Elzarka, H M and Bell, L C (1995) Object-Oriented Methodology for Materials-Management Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 438–45.
Hanlon, E J and Sanvido, V E (1995) Constructability Information Classification Scheme. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 337–45.
Herbsman, Z J (1995) A+B Bidding Method—Hidden Success Story for Highway Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 430–7.
Hinze, J, Bren, D C and Piepho, N (1995) Experience Modification Rating As Measure of Safety Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 455–8.
Jeljeli, M N and Russell, J S (1995) Coping with Uncertainty in Environmental Construction: Decision-Analysis Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 370–80.
Kangari, R (1995) Risk Management Perceptions and Trends of U.S. Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 422–9.
Kim, J and Ibbs, C W (1995) Work-Package–Process Model for Piping Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 381–7.
Liu, L, Burns, S A and Feng, C (1995) Construction Time-Cost Trade-Off Analysis Using LP/IP Hybrid Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 446–54.
Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1995) Patterns of Construction-Space Use in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 464–73.
Senior, B A (1995) Late-Time Computation for Task Chains Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 397–403.
Smith, S D, Osborne, J R and Forde, M C (1995) Analysis of Earth-Moving Systems Using Discrete-Event Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 388–96.
Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Cummings, D J (1995) Enforcement of Liquidated Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(04), 459–63.