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Al‐Harbi, K M, Johnston, D W and Fayadh, H (1994) Building Construction Detailed Estimating Practices in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 774–84.

de Neufville, R and Smith, J T (1994) Improving Contractors' Bids Using Preference Reversal Phenomenon. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 706–19.

Dowding, C H (1994) Ground Motions and Air‐Blast Effects of Explosive Demolition of Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 838–56.

Hinze, J and Brown, J (1994) Properties of Soundless Chemical Demolition Agents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 816–27.

Lutz, J D, Halpin, D W and Wilson, J R (1994) Simulation of Learning Development in Repetitive Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 753–73.

McCullouch, B G and Lueprasert, K (1994) 2D Bar‐Code Applications in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 739–52.

Naoum, S G (1994) Critical Analysis of Time and Cost of Management and Traditional Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 687–705.

Salim, M and Bernold, L E (1994) Effects of Design‐Integrated Process Planning on Productivity in Rebar Placement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 720–38.

Semple, C, Hartman, F T and Jergeas, G (1994) Construction Claims and Disputes: Causes and Cost/Time Overruns. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 785–95.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Dispute resolution; Contract management; Claims; Delay time; Cost control;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:4(785)
  • Abstract:
    Avoiding construction claims and disputes requires understanding of the contractual terms, early nonadversarial communication, and understanding of the causes of claims. The present paper addresses the latter issue by presenting the results of a pilot study undertaken by the University of Calgary and Revay and Associates Ltd. This paper examines, among other things, the causes of claims, delays, and cost overruns on 24 projects in Western Canada. Projects investigated in this study included civil, institutional, high‐rise apartment building, and petrochemical. To identify some of the critical elements in construction contracts, the investigative process also included determining the causes of claims, categories of compensation for claims, and contract clauses quoted in claims. Results of this pilot study indicated that critical elements in construction contracts relate to changes/ extras, disputes, soil/site conditions, and delay. It is the writers' opinion that special attention to factors identified in this study will help industry practitioners in minimizing the risk of contract disputes. Further, the present paper also suggests several essential steps an owner can take to minimize risks.

Songer, A D, Ibbs, C W and Napier, T R (1994) Process Model for Public Sector Design‐Build Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 857–74.

Stevens, J D and Murray, A L (1994) Modified Roof Erection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 828–37.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) HVLS: Horizontal and Vertical Logic Scheduling for Multistory Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 875–92.

Tommelein, I D, Carr, R I and Odeh, A M (1994) Assembly of Simulation Networks Using Designs, Plans, and Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(04), 796–815.