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Hossein Hashemi Doulabi, S, Seifi, A and Shariat, S Y (2011) Efficient Hybrid Genetic Algorithm for Resource Leveling via Activity Splitting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 137–46.

Ibbs, W, Nguyen, L D and Simonian, L (2011) Concurrent Delays and Apportionment of Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 119–26.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Claims; Contracts; Delay time; Contractors; Court decisions; Damage; Litigation; Subcontractors; Claims; Contracts; Delay time; Contractors; Court decisions; Damage assessment; Litigation; Subcontractors;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000259
  • Abstract:
    This paper focuses on the subject of concurrent delay from a general contractor (GC)-subcontractor perspective. When there is a concurrent delay by multiple subcontractors, or between the GC and other subcontractor(s), there has not been a uniform approach as to how the liquidated damages are apportioned. Previous research seems to ignore this issue. This paper first reviews some relevant court cases. Using a warehouse project as a case study, it then examines different practices that the GC could take in apportioning damages of concurrent delays to both himself/herself as well as to the responsible subcontractors. Results are very inconsistent between and within the apportionment practices. This supports an alternative hypothesis that apportionment is an important issue. Practitioners should specify which apportionment practice will be used and under what circumstances it will be applied in their subcontracts. Researchers may develop a more consistent and reliable approach for this type of apportionment.

Kim, C, Kim, H, Ryu, J and Kim, C (2011) Ubiquitous Sensor Network for Construction Material Monitoring. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 158–65.

Love, P E D, Davis, P R, Chevis, R and Edwards, D J (2011) Risk/Reward Compensation Model for Civil Engineering Infrastructure Alliance Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 127–36.

Praticò, F G, Casciano, A and Tramontana, D (2011) Pavement Life-Cycle Cost and Asphalt Binder Quality: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 99–107.

Son, J and Rojas, E M (2011) Impact of Optimism Bias Regarding Organizational Dynamics on Project Planning and Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 147–57.

Uddin, M, Mahboub, K C and Goodrum, P M (2011) Effects of Nonnormal Distributions on Highway Construction Acceptance Pay Factor Calculation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 137(02), 108–18.