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Examination of Major Causes of Disputes and Dispute Resolution Methods Used in the Nigerian Construction Industry

Anthony C. ANUMUDUDepartment of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NigeriaGold M. UCHENDUDepartment of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Vol 7 No 3 (2023): Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2023 | Pages: 16-23

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 11-03-2023

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Abstract

This study examines the major causes of disputes and dispute resolution methods used in the construction industry with a view towards suggesting possible ways through which dispute can be controlled, mitigated, or eliminated. The random sampling technique was used to sample construction stakeholders and professionals (Clients, Contractors, Quantity Surveyors, Builders, Architects, Civil Engineers) identified in the study area. Data analysis was carried out using frequencies, percentile, and Mean Item Score (MIS) through the use of a well-structured questionnaire. Result of this study proved that irrespective of the fact that disputes and dispute resolution methods are not new philosophy in the construction industry, undefined channel of communication, diversity in expertise of project participants, and difference in interests, concerns, training and perceptions of individuals involved in the construction project has proven to be the major causes of construction dispute. Therefore, this research outlined excellent planning with the project team members before works begin to ensure that you will finish on time, careful understanding and negotiation of the contract terms and conditions with the client, and documentation of daily report of defects that may arise during project execution as the best possible ways of mitigating construction dispute in the construction industry. The study recommends among others that strict adherence to the outlined possible ways of mitigating construction disputes be practiced amongst construction participants and stakeholders in other to eliminate the negative effects of disputes in the Nigerian construction industry.

Keywords

Construction Industry, Dispute, Dispute Mitigation, Dispute Resolution


Citation of this Article

Anthony C. ANUMUDU, Gold M. UCHENDU, “Examination of Major Causes of Disputes and Dispute Resolution Methods Used in the Nigerian Construction Industry” Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 7, Issue 3, pp 16-23, March 2023. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2023.703003

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