Abstract: Among various alternate dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, arbitration is one that offers several advantages such as the freedom to select a judge who better understands technicalities of construction; consequently, it ...

Abstract: Venture capital is an investment intended to finance high-risk companies, and particularly entrepreneurs such as those dedicated to the development of new and innovative technologies. Venture capitalists provide such ...

Abstract: The term “concurrent delays” describes the situation when more than one delay occurs simultaneously, either of which would alone delay the overall project. The responsibility of concurrent delays is usually attributable ...

Abstract: Public infrastructure management agencies in the United States are facing multiple challenges, including aging infrastructure, reduction in capacity of existing infrastructure, and limited funds for the maintenance of ...

Abstract: Trucks move around 70% of the freight weight in the United States. The combination of increased commercial motor vehicle traffic, tighter delivery schedules, and federally regulated limits on driving time lead to a nationally ...

Abstract: The number and magnitude of disputes between contractors and owners continues to be a serious problem in the construction industry. Even with technological advancements in project scheduling, delay claims persist. When ...

Abstract: Faced with the stark reality that Chinese drywall manufacturers might not respond to American judgments, some homeowners affected by Chinese drywall excluded them from their lawsuits. Instead, these homeowners sought redress ...

Abstract: State departments of transportation (DOTs) have been trying to identify alternative and innovative sources of revenue and cost savings. One potential solution to funding issues that has gained recent attention is value ...

Abstract: The capital projects supply chain has proved to be vulnerable to disruption by counterfeit, fraudulent, and suspect items (CFSI). The challenges associated with CFSI are intensified considering the project-based nature of ...

Abstract: State departments of transportation (DOTs) have been trying to identify alternative and innovative sources of revenue and cost savings. One potential solution to funding issues that has gained recent attention is value ...