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Adogbo, K J, Ibrahim, A D and Ibrahim, Y M (2015) Development of a framework for attracting and retaining women in construction practice. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 99-115.

Chai, C S, Yusof, A M and Habil, H (2015) Delay mitigation in the Malaysian housing industry: A structural equation modelling approach. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 65-83.

Chohan, A H, Che-Ani, A I, Bhai Khan, S, Awad, J, Jawaid, A and Mohd Tawil, N (2015) A model of housing quality determinants for affordable housing. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 117-36.

G, H and N, S B (2015) Predicting the significant characteristics of concrete containing palm oil fuel ash. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 85-98.

H, B H W and T, S (2015) Construction claim types and causes for a large-scale hydropower project in Bhutan. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 49-63.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: hydropower projects, construction claims, claim types, claim causes, claim frequency, claim severity
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol20_1_2015/JCDC%2020(1)%202015-Art.%203%20(49-63).pdf
  • Abstract:
    Hydropower construction projects are complex and uncertain, have long gestational periods and involve several parties. Furthermore, they require the integration of different components (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) to work together as a single unit. These projects require highly specialised designs, detailed plans and specifications, high-risk construction methods, effective management, skilful supervision and close coordination. Thus, claims are common in such projects. These claims are undesirable because they require significant time and resources to resolve and cause adversarial relationships among the parties involved. Therefore, it is in the common interest of all involved parties to prevent, minimise, or resolve claims as amicably as possible. Identifying common claim types and their causes is essential in devising techniques to minimise and avoid them in future projects. This report details a case study performed on a large-scale hydropower project in Bhutan. The findings of this case study indicate that differing site conditions are the major contributor of impact and change claims and 95% of total claims can be settled by negotiation, whereas 5% of claims can be settled by arbitration.

Mahamadu, A M, Mahdjoubi, L, Booth, C and Fewings, P (2015) Integrated delivery of quality, safety and environment through road sector procurement: The case of public sector agencies in Ghana. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 1-24.

Yadav, S and R, G S (2015) Supply chain management in flyover projects in India. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 20(1), 25-47.