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Ali, G M, Kosa, J, Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2021) Competitive Assessment of Ice and Frozen Silt Mat for Crane Ground Support Using Finite-Element Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Alsharqawi, M, Abu Dabous, S, Zayed, T and Hamdan, S (2021) Budget Optimization of Concrete Bridge Decks under Performance-Based Contract Settings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Han, B and Leite, F (2021) Measuring the Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality on Construction Design Review Applications: Head-Mounted Display versus Desktop Monitor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Koc, K and Pelin Gurgun, A (2021) Assessment of Readability Risks in Contracts Causing Conflicts in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Conflict prevention; Construction contract; Contract interpretation; Contractual risk; Fuzzy VIKOR; Readability;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002050
  • Abstract:
    Readability and comprehensibility of contracts are important. A contract would be more practical and functional if the clauses can be interpreted more consistently. Therefore, an analysis of risks influencing readability of construction contracts other than the more common approach of analyzing operational risk is essential. This paper aims to assess risk factors affecting readability of contracts to avoid or minimize conflicts among project parties by adopting a fuzzy Visekriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) technique. Readability risks were analyzed based on conflicting potential interpretations of clauses on time, cost, and quality criteria. The results identified the top three risks as: (1) unnecessary complexity in using nouns and improper use of referents; (2) the use of abstract and ambiguous words or sentences leading to multiple interpretations; and (3) unnecessarily long sentence length. To establish consensus among experts, compare stakeholders’ perceptions, and ensure the robustness of the model, interrater agreement (IRA) analysis, Mann-Whitney U test, and sensitivity analysis were performed. The findings can help contract drafters recognize the importance of the role of readability of contracts. Improved readability can potentially lead to reduced conflicts, claims, and disputes in construction projects.

Liang, Y, Ashuri, B and Li, M (2021) Forecasting the Construction Expenditure Cash Flow for Transportation Design-Build Projects with a Case-Based Reasoning Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Ma, G, Wu, M, Jia, J and Yang, W (2021) Two-Level Quality Decision Support System for Building Structural Damage Prediction and Maintenance Solution Recommendation in the Operation and Maintenance Phase. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Mohamed, M and Tran, D Q (2021) Risk-Based Inspection Model for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Pirzadeh, P and Lingard, H (2021) Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Health and Well-Being of Project-Based Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Sharafi, A, Sadegh Amalnick, M and Allah Taleizadeh, A (2021) Outcome of Financial Conflicts in the Operation Phase of Public–Private Partnership Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Wang, X, Ye, K and Arditi, D (2021) Embodied Cost of Collusive Bidding: Evidence from China’s Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Ward, M, Poleacovschi, C, Faust, K and Svec, J (2021) Modeling Public Support for Utility Expansions in Displacement Situations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Xue, J, Shen, G Q, Li, Y, Han, S and Chu, X (2021) Dynamic Analysis on Public Concerns in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: Integrated Topic and Sentiment Modeling Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Zhang, Q, Chen, Z, Li, J and Liu, S (2021) Pressure-Cast-In-Situ Pile with Spray-Expanded Frustum: Construction Equipment and Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Zhang, X, Le, Y, Liu, Y and Liu, M (2021) Fostering Ambidextrous Innovation in Infrastructure Projects: Differentiation and Integration Tactics of Cross-Functional Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).