Identification of Causes of Conflicts and Disputes in Construction Industry

L Madhumitha, ,P Karthikeyan,Assistant Professor, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, ,Assistant Professor, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu ,A Sivakumar,G Dhanasekar

doi:10.35940/ijeat.c5154.029320

Abstract

In construction industry number of participants from various professions having with different levels of knowledge and talents are involved and the conflicts are unavoidable. Conflicts and disputes are the major factor that will lead the projects to be unsuccessful. Thus it is necessary to identify the causes of conflicts and disputes to complete the project on estimated time, budget and quality. The main aim of the project is to identify and analyze the main causes of conflicts and disputes in construction projects. In order to attain the aim, a literature review was conducted to identify the factors causing conflicts and disputes. The factors identified were categorized into eight and the main causes of conflicts and disputes were determined. Finally analysis were conducted to rank the major factors causing conflicts and disputes in construction industry.

Highlights

Throughout the world, dispute is unavoidable in the construction field
To identify the causes of conflicts and disputes in construction industry, the following methodology is followed based on the literature review and questionnaire survey was conducted to ensure the robust methodological design
Conflicts have to manage as soon as possible or else they rapidly turn into disputes

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INTRODUCTION

Throughout the world, dispute is unavoidable in the construction field. A dispute was defined as situation where two parties differ in the assertion of a contractual right. It is necessary to be attentive of the sources of conflicts and disputes to complete project within the estimated time, quality and budget (Sagar sony et al, 2017). Based upon the identification of the sources responsible for conflicts we can deal more effectively and efficiently to these problems (Acharya et al, 2006). FACTOR IDENTIFICATION There are some factors which influence conflicts and disputes in the construction industry. These factors were identified based on literature study. Zaneldin (2018), Malek Mishmish et al,(2018), Dimitrios Robert et al,(2018), Nirmal Kumar Acharya et al,(2016), Kumaraswamy, M.M(1997) Essan K. Zaneldin (2018), Malek Mishmish et al,(2018), Dimitrios Robert et al,(2018), Nirmal Kumar Acharya et al,(2016), Sepani Senaratne et al,(2014). Zaneldin (2018), Anita Rauzana(2016), Nirmal Kumar Acharya et al,(2016), Nirmal Kumar Acharya et al,(2016), Nency Dangrochiya et al,(2006), Kumaraswamy, M.M(1997)

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