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Cleveland, T G and Fashokun, A (2006) Construction-Associated Solids Loads with a Temporary Sediment Control BMP. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1122–5.

Doğan, S Z, Arditi, D and Günaydın, H M (2006) Determining Attribute Weights in a CBR Model for Early Cost Prediction of Structural Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1092–8.

Kassab, M, Hipel, K and Hegazy, T (2006) Conflict Resolution in Construction Disputes Using the Graph Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1043–52.

Lapinski, A R, Horman, M J and Riley, D R (2006) Lean Processes for Sustainable Project Delivery. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1083–91.

Na, L J, Ofori, G and Park, M (2006) Stimulating Construction Innovation in Singapore through the National System of Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1069–82.

Perng, Y, Juan, Y and Chien, S (2006) Exploring the Bidding Situation for Economically Most Advantageous Tender Projects Using a Bidding Game. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1037–42.

Spielholz, P, Davis, G and Griffith, J (2006) Physical Risk Factors and Controls for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Construction Trades. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1059–68.

Srour, I M, Haas, C T and Borcherding, J D (2006) What Does the Construction Industry Value in Its Workers?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1053–8.

Tang, C M, Leung, A Y and Lam, K C (2006) Entropy Application to Improve Construction Finance Decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1099–113.

Yiu, T W, Cheung, S O and Mok, F M (2006) Logistic Likelihood Analysis of Mediation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1026–36.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Dispute resolution; Mediation; Logistics;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:10(1026)
  • Abstract:
    Dispute persists in all building and construction projects. Alternative dispute resolution methods are now commonly used as a means to resolve construction disputes. Mediation, interalia, is the popular choice in Hong Kong due to its cost-saving, flexible, speedy, confidential, and voluntary attributes. In mediation, tactics used by a mediator is central in driving desired outcomes. This paper reports a study that employs logistic regression (LR) to predict mediation outcomes respective to the tactics used. To achieve this, three main stages of work are involved. First, taxonomies of mediator tactics and mediation outcomes were developed. With these, the second stage included the development of logistic regression models each with a mediation outcome taxonomy as dependent variables and the taxonomies of tactics as independent variables. In the third stage of the study, the LR models were validated using an independent set of testing data. The LR models suggested that “win-win settlement,” “progress,” “improvement,” and “time advantage” are responsive to mediator tactics of “ice-breaking,” “trust building,” “encourage for self-improve,” and “process control,” respectively. In addition, it is observed that these relationships are positively correlated.

Yu, J, Lee, H and Kim, W (2006) Evaluation Model for Information Systems Benefits in Construction Management Processes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(10), 1114–21.