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Online Published: 07 Apr 2020

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Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process

Abdullah M. Alshehri.


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Abstract
The construction industry is continuously struggling to resolve the conflicts equitably and economically. Therefore, the present study aims to trace the roots of construction conflicts by explaining problems, preferences, and processes associated with the construction industry. Quantitative research design has been employed and 116 owners, constructors, consultants, and stakeholders were recruited because of their direct involvement in the construction industry. A questionnaire was distributed among the respondents to trace the problems, preferences, and processes associated with conflicts the construction industry. The results showed that that lack of communication
and coordination, contract provisions, ambiguities, bid rigging, contracting classification system, unforeseen ground conditions, and discrepancies were major reasons of conflict. The study has concluded that productivity of construction industry is significantly influenced through the implementation of realistic schedule and plan for the construction project.

Key words: Construction Conflicts, Problems, Preferences, Process, Saudi Arabia;


 
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Abdullah M. Alshehri. Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 2019; 6(2): 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104

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Abdullah M. Alshehri. Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. https://jecasmu.org/?mno=97610 [Access: December 21, 2024]. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104

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Abdullah M. Alshehri. Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 2019; 6(2): 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


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Abdullah M. Alshehri. Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. (2019), [cited December 21, 2024]; 6(2): 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


Harvard Style

Abdullah M. Alshehri (2019) Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6 (2), 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


Turabian Style

Abdullah M. Alshehri. 2019. Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6 (2), 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


Chicago Style

Abdullah M. Alshehri. "Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process." Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 6 (2019), 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Abdullah M. Alshehri. "Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process." Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 6.2 (2019), 40-47. Print. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Abdullah M. Alshehri (2019) Tracing the Roots of Construction Conflicts: Explaining Problems, Preferences, and Process. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6 (2), 40-47. doi:10.5455/jeas.2019090104


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