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Abou-Zeid, A M K (1993) Data flow identification to support project automation/integration and productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Al Sabah, R (2014) Evaluating the impact of construction risks on project success in the Arabian Gulf region (AGR) construction industry from the perspective of multinational firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Al-Fares, M A (1995) On the development of an integrated system for the automation of on-site reinforced concrete construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Ammar, A I (2001) Profitability of electrical contractors using financial and economical data: The effect of company's size, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Boodai, F J (2014) Achieving construction project success through integration in the project delivery system from an owner's perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chang, C-K (2004) Quantifying the impact of schedule compression on construction labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chen, J-H (2003) Litigation prediction model for construction disputes caused by change orders, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: flexibility; construction project; dispute resolution; disputes; litigation; neural network; probability
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305284372
  • Abstract:
    It is all to clear that using litigation as the ultimate dispute resolution during construction projects is counterproductive. Project change is a very significant factor triggering potential enormous disputes that requires settlement through legal process. Change is still however inevitable, and construction litigation ensues on most construction projects. To predict the potential probability of construction litigation instigated by substantial change disputes, this research had three main objectives: (1) Study and investigate the impact of project change at the macro level. (2) Compare non-litigated with litigated construction project data to determine specific factors impacted by project change. (3) Develop a model to predict the probability of litigation by change disputes. Commencing with a comprehensive literature review and an investigation of historical construction litigation filed in the Supreme Court of Wisconsin was conducted. Impact factors and the characteristics in projects causing change disputes were identified. Subsequently, an extensive data collection was completed following a set criteria for investigation. Through the testing of statistical hypothesis and feature reduction, the features (factors) utilized to develop the predictive model were determined. Two features are deemed significant: project size and percent change. The Litigation Prediction Model (LPM) was developed utilizing the concept of the pattern classification integrated with two distinct algorisms: K-mean nearest neighbor and back-propagation neural network. A high classification rate, 90%, indicated that the model performs in an acceptable range for predicting the trend of litigation produced by change disputes. An evaluation for the LPM was completed with an in-depth analysis for model results. This research concludes that LPM is reliable in predicting litigation in construction projects based on project size and change. With data trimming techniques applied to the LPM database, LPM can produce more accurate litigation predictions for construction projects. Finally, based on model feasibility, the LPM is designed for flexibility, to meet the demands for diverse construction projects.

Chen, Y (2008) A highway work zone design and traffic management decision system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Chin, C-S (2008) An investigation to improve construction information flows, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Choi, J (2003) Strategic motives underlying M and A transactions in the United States public construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Choi, K (2008) Applications of its archived data for improved highway planning and design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Daegu, C (2009) Construction information database framework (CIDF) for integrated cost, schedule, and performance control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

De Cicco, S (2004) Design and development of an information management system for highway construction specifications, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

El Asmar, M (2012) Modeling and benchmarking performance for the integrated project delivery (IPD) system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Gunduz, M (2002) Change orders impact assessment for labor intensive construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Huang, C-N (2003) Time study on two-echelon supply chain for steel framing construction: Field investigation and networking model simulation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Ibrahim, M W W (2018) Improving project performance by mitigating out-of-sequence work and assessing construction readiness, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Iskandar, K A S (2018) A new comprehensive mathematical assessment methodology for team collaboration and integration and project performance in healthcare construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Jang, H (2002) Construction material logistics: Project manager level of satisfaction and facilities layout planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Kang, M M K (2014) Development of an expert system for sustainable pavement preservation strategies (es2p2s), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Kim, S-K (2001) Toward a framework for an intelligent earthwork system (ies), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Koo, K-J (2000) Organizational program management for multiple maintenance projects under multi-trade capacity constraints, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, J C (2010) Evaluating the sustainability of construction with recycled materials, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, S (2000) Spatial model and decentralized path planning for construction automation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lee, T S (1990) Detection of collusion in highway construction contract bidding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Lukito, P K (2000) A framework for environmental monitoring infrastructure investment planning in developing areas, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Menches, C L (2006) Effect of pre-construction planning on electrical project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Nassereddine, H M (2019) Design, development and validation of an augmented reality-enabled production strategy process for the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Onaran, B E (1996) The construction of professional identity in architecture and landscape architecture: Convictions about skills, knowledge, and professional roles in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Paap, K (1999) Masculinity under construction: Gender, class, and race in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Park, H-K (2001) Cash flow forecasting model using moving weights of cost categories for general contractor on jobsite, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Rungjang, K (2013) Public investment for developing port facilities within competitive market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Schmitt, R L (1998) Development of statistically based methods to determine QC/QA testing levels for hot-mix asphalt construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Schwab, A (2000) Management practices in short-term network organizations: The performance impact of the shadow of the future and psychological contracts in the United States movie industry, 1931--1940, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Shr, J-F (1999) Model development for cost-plus-time bidding applied to Florida department of transportation highway construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Sullivan, K T (2004) Quantification of the cumulative impact of change orders on sheet metal labor productivity, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Swider, S C (2008) Behind great walls: Modes of employment among migrant construction workers in China's informal labor market, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Taha, M A-E (1994) Applying distributed artificial intelligence to the prequalification of construction contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Yi, J S (2003) CAMP (CAse Matching Prediction): A dynamic forecasting model for periodic expenditures of residential building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Yoo, Y J (2014) The development of green building performance assessment tool (GBPAT), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Wisconsin - Madison.