Abstract: Conflicts, claims, and disputes could be considered an unavoidable consequence of the construction process. The frequency and severity of conflicts, claims, and disputes can significantly increase under the World Bank–funded ...

Abstract: Because of the current unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, it is expected that the World Bank will fund many projects in the region to restore and build the affected and aged infrastructure systems. One of the main ...

Abstract: Today’s globalized construction industry requires more integration and collaboration between various multinational and multicultural stakeholders. Many U.S. contractors are involved in large-scale projects that are funded ...

Abstract: For a contractor to recover losses caused by events for which the employer is responsible, the contractor needs to (1) demonstrate that there are events for which the employer is responsible; (2) prove that the contractor ...

Abstract: Time is of extreme importance in the construction industry. The contractor has an obligation to complete the works within the time for completion. On the other hand, the employer should not impede the contractor in performing ...

Abstract: On November 5th, 2007,

Abstract: The Egypt civil law (ECL) is founded upon the French civil law principles as well as Shari’a law. Yet, most of the major construction projects carried out in the Egyptian market are based on the standard conditions of ...