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Aigbavboa, C, Addo, L Y, Ebekozien, A, Thwala, W D and Arthur-Aidoo, B M (2023) Developing a framework for effective institutional management of Ghana's urban water supply. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 290-302.
Amoah, C (2023) Quality management framework for government social housing construction in South Africa. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 217-36.
Amoah, C and Nkosazana, H (2023) Effective management strategies for construction contract disputes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 70-84.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction; contracts; disputes; project management; risk management
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-01-2022-0004
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Purpose: Contract risk management has become a critical mission, as contract issues may lead to a loss of vast amounts of money to parties involved or cause project failure. This study sought to identify effective management strategies to mitigate construction contract issues that might emerge during construction. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. Structured questionnaires made up of close-ended questions were distributed to construction professionals in South Africa via the SurveyMonkey platform. The data were then analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings: The findings indicate that the critical sources of contract-related disputes are ambiguous definitions of the contract parties’ scope of their rights and obligations, lack of precise arrangements regarding the calculation of contractual penalties for failure to meet the deadline, lack of detailed specification of the works and specific milestones, lack of provisions regulating changes to the project documentation during the construction stage, an excessive amount of contractual penalties on contractor’s side and lack of provisions regarding the rules of performing additional and replacement works and their settlement. However, for these disputes to be effectively managed, strategies such as reduction uncertainties in project’s phases, setting up contingency plans, construction guarantee, extension of time claims, payment guarantee, retention and escalation clause should be implemented by the parties involved. Research limitations/implications: Even though the empirical study focused on construction professionals in South Africa, the findings could be applied to other countries outside of South Africa. Practical implications: To effectively manage and prevent contract disputes from averting project failures and losses to parties involved in the contract, construction professionals need to be aware of strategies that must be implemented before and during the project execution. If well implemented, these strategies will help a construction project be successful and experience fewer contractual disputes. Originality/value: The study has identified the knowledge gap concerning suitable contract risk management strategies available for implementation to effectively prevent any contract parties from losing money, time and project failure. © 2022, Christopher Amoah and Hlatshwayo Nkosazana.
Amoah, C and Steyn, D (2023) Barriers to unethical and corrupt practices avoidance in the construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 85-101.
Chew, M Y L (2023) Façade inspection for falling objects from tall buildings in Singapore. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 162-83.
Cole, R J and Jose Valdebenito, M (2013) The importation of building environmental certification systems: international usages of BREEAM and LEED. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 662-76.
Coleman, M J, Irvine, K N, Lemon, M and Shao, L (2013) Promoting behaviour change through personalized energy feedback in offices. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 637-51.
Ebekozien, A and Aigbavboa, C (2023) Evaluation of built environment programmes accreditation in the 21st century education system in Nigeria: stakeholders' perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 102-18.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C and Aliu, J (2023) Built environment academics for 21st-century world of teaching: stakeholders' perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 119-38.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Amadi, G C and Duru, O D S (2023) Moderating effect of Nigerian government policy support on the relationship between project management framework and emerging construction contractors' sustainability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 269-89.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Rohayati, M I and Malek, N M (2023) Developing a framework for higher education institution building maintenance via soft system methodology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 184-200.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Salman, A and Amadi, G C (2023) Urban resilience for sustainable homeownership: the role of self-help in the ancient city of Benin, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 201-16.
Egbelakin, T, Wilkinson, S, Potangaroa, R and Ingham, J (2013) Improving regulatory frameworks for earthquake risk mitigation. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 677-89.
Foulds, C, Powell, J and Seyfang, G (2013) Investigating the performance of everyday domestic practices using building monitoring. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 622-36.
Giddings, B, Sharma, M, Jones, P and Jensen, P (2013) An evaluation tool for design quality: PFI sheltered housing. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 690-705.
Hamida, M B, Jylhä, T, Remøy, H and Gruis, V (2023) Circular building adaptability and its determinants – A literature review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 47-69.
Ikuabe, M, Aigbavboa, C and Kissi, E (2023) Potential applications and benefits of humanoids in the construction industry: a South African perspective. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 254-68.
Ilgın, H E (2023) A study on interrelations of structural systems and main planning considerations in contemporary supertall buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 1-25.
Ilgın, H E (2023) An analysis of space efficiency in Asian supertall towers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 237-53.
Ilgın, H E (2023) Interrelations of slenderness ratio and main design criteria in supertall buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 139-61.
Ilgın, H E, Karjalainen, M and Pelsmakers, S (2023) Contemporary tall residential timber buildings: what are the main architectural and structural design considerations?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(06), 26-46.
Ludvig, K, Stenberg, A-C and Gluch, P (2013) The value of communicative skills for developing an energy strategy. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 611-21.
Ma, Q, Cheung, S O and Li, S (2023) Optimum risk/reward sharing framework to incentivize integrated project delivery adoption. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 519–35.
Michieka, N M, Razek, N H A and Gearhart, R S (2023) Modelling the impact of oil price changes and investment decisions on construction wages in the U.S.. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 500–18.
Nielsen, K J, Törner, M, Pousette, A and Grill, M (2023) National culture and occupational safety – a comparison of worker-level factors impacting safety for Danish and Swedish construction workers. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 445–56.
Pérez-Bella, J M, Domínguez-Hernández, J, Rodríguez-Soria, B, del Coz-Díaz, J J, Cano-Suñén, E and Navarro-Manso, A (2013) An extended method for comparing watertightness tests for facades. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 706-21.
Pitts, A and Liao, H (2013) An assessment technique for the evaluation and promotion of sustainable Olympic design and urban development. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 722-34.
Tezel, A and Koskela, L (2023) Off-site construction in highways projects: management, technical, and technology perspectives from the United Kingdom. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 475–99.
Tillson, A-A, Oreszczyn, T and Palmer, J (2013) Assessing impacts of summertime overheating: some adaptation strategies. Building Research & Information, 41(06), 652-61.
Vosman, L, Coenen, T B J, Volker, L and Visscher, K (2023) Collaboration and innovation beyond project boundaries: exploring the potential of an ecosystem perspective in the infrastructure sector. Construction Management and Economics, 41(06), 457–74.