Abstract
Construction disputes are on the rise globally. They adversely affect the progress and quality of a construction project by resulting in cost overruns and delays. They are also time-consuming and expensive to resolve. Hence it is valuable to identify the most disputed topics in construction in the US and compare them to those in a different country. This helps better understand disputes, and the influence that culture and the difference in the nature of construction in the regions may have on disputes. This study was an attempt to identify and compare the most disputed topics in construction in the United States and the United Kingdom. It represents the first empirical attempt to quantify construction disputes with regards to the topic areas of disputes. This study used an exploratory qualitative method of inquiry based on the perceptions of attorneys practicing construction law to identify the most disputed topics in construction. The findings of the study revealed that the four most disputed areas are the same in both countries - delay, defects, changes and payment, indicating their pervasiveness.
Recommended Citation
Saseendran, Anusree; Bigelow, Ben F.; Rybkowski, Zofia; and Jourdan, Dawn
(2018)
"Construction Disputes in the United States and the United Kingdom: A Comparison,"
The Professional Constructor: Vol. 43:
No.
2, Article 3.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/aic-journal/vol43/iss2/3
