dc.contributor.advisor |
Disaratna V |
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dc.contributor.author |
Ekanayakage SV |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2020 |
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dc.date.available |
2020 |
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dc.date.issued |
2020 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Ekanayakage, S.V. (2020). Sources of disputes in road construction projects [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/18811 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/18811 |
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dc.description.abstract |
In every industry where people have to work together and cooperate there is a
possibility for disputes to arise, and construction industry is not an exception. Often
there is a lack of understanding about the reasons behind the disputes, but to avoid
disputes from occurring and resolving them if they occur, it is vital to understand the
sources of disputes (Love, 2008).
According to Harmon (2003), “Construction projects are comparatively complex,
resulting in tedious contract documents. Theses complex construction can tend to
result in complex disputes. Due to the disputed situation a project can deviate from its
original scope and lead to complicated litigation or arbitration hence, increased costs,
and a breakdown the parties’ relationship”.
The road construction projects are not an exception for disputes. Therefore,
identification of factors affecting for disputes in road construction projects are
necessary for its smooth execution. This research tried to identify most common
sources of disputes which affected to road construction project life and cost.
In this research mixed approach was used to explore the research topic. A detailed
literature review was carried out to determine the sources of disputes in construction
projects and filtered them through experts’ interview to identify the sources which are
more relevant to the road projects.
37 number of sources of disputes were shortlisted with expert’s opinions out of 95
sources of disputes identified through the literature review. The same has tested
through questionnaire survey with the road construction experts. Identified 12 number
of significant sources of disputes which were affected the road construction projects
regularly were identified.
A framework was developed based on the identified common sources of disputes
occur in road construction projects regularly. The same framework has recommended
the possible actions that can be taken at formulation or at execution of the road
projects. The recommended proactive actions may give guidance to the road project
parties to avoid or minimize dispute before the dispute hit on the project. |
en_US |
dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.subject |
SOURCE OF DISPUTES |
en_US |
dc.subject |
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS |
en_US |
dc.subject |
DISPUTE RESOLUTION |
en_US |
dc.subject |
CONSTRUCTION LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.subject |
BUILDING ECONOMICS - Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.title |
Sources of disputes in road construction projects |
en_US |
dc.type |
Thesis-Full-text |
en_US |
dc.identifier.faculty |
Architecture |
en_US |
dc.identifier.degree |
Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution |
en_US |
dc.identifier.department |
Department of Building Economics |
en_US |
dc.date.accept |
2020 |
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dc.identifier.accno |
TH4517 |
en_US |