Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
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EISSN:1943-4170|ISSN:1943-4162|Disc:The Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction adheres to the same submission guidelines used by other ASCE journals, with some content and style policies tailored to accommodate the specific subject matter. Click here for details. The mission of the Journal is to serve as the technical reference and resource for construction lawyers engaged in public and private practice, as well as for design engineers, construction engineers, and executives responsible for successful project administration. The Journal provides thought-provoking discussions and insight into the legal relationships arising out of the changing nature of project delivery systems, dispute avoidance and resolution, sustainability concerns, and effective project execution. The Journal will focus on legal issues, aim to increase the attention given to legal systems during engineering and construction practice, and seek excellence in the application of legal resources for the success of engineering and construction projects. The Journal accepts papers and articles spanning legal issues and litigation pertaining to all areas of engineering and construction, including contract law and interpretation; professional liability and negligence; public bidding law and regulation; negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute-resolution systems; tort and insurance law; workers' compensation; environmental law and compliance; sustainability and climate change; acts and statutes governing design and construction of public or private projects; state and federal hazardous waste law; maritime, coastal, and ocean law; real estate development and construction law; product liability; labor and employment law; administrative law; government contracts; corporate and bankruptcy law and regulation; claims analysis, defense, and litigation; intellectual property law; land-use law; ADA and OSHA compliance law and regulations; ethical violations giving rise to liability; and the teaching of law to engineers and construction managers|Priority:4|Publisher:American Society of Civil Engineers|
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Legal Formalization of Smart Contracts: Returning the Term <i>Contract</i> within the Legal Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)With the advancement of technological innovations, there emerges the opportunity to manage relationships between parties through the execution of smart contracts, based on blockchain technology, presented as a decentralized ... -
Exploratory Factor Analysis of Construction Industry Problems in a Developing Country
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Various problems faced by the construction sector have hampered the performance and growth of the construction industry in many countries, including Indonesia. This research aims to quantitatively investigate the factors ... -
Digitalized Document Management System for Construction Claims and Disputes to Enhance the Smoothness of Advanced Construction Projects Using the Building Information Modeling Integrated Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The escalating complexity of conventional construction’s claim document management systems (CDMSs), characterized by intricate and improper documentation, demonstration, knowledge, claim generation process, correspondence, ... -
Legal Protection of Employee Privacy in the Workplace
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Recent years have been the years of crucial changes and transformations in all spheres of life, including the labor sphere. The introduction of the latest technologies at various types of enterprises has given rise to a ... -
Delay Analysis in Construction Contracts: Assessing Claims and Legal Implications
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The purpose of this paper is to present a guided approach for the selection and application of an appropriate delay analysis method for construction projects considering different legal and contractual perspectives. The ... -
Analysis of Claims Related to the Employer’s Project Manager in Construction Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)In the construction industry, various factors can impact project costs and performance. To ensure projects are executed within the scheduled timeframe, budget, and desired quality, it is crucial to minimize the causes of ... -
On the Contribution from a Change in the Context of Cumulative Impact
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Changes’ cumulative effects are often seen as the cascading ripple impact of multiple changes and can influence labor productivity in construction projects. Because individual change orders for scope modifications typically ... -
Framework for Avoidance of Disputes Arising in the Construction Industry due to the Economic Crisis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The economic crisis characterized by inflation and currency depreciation has severely impacted the construction industry, leading to project delays and suspensions due to funding shortages. Consequently, disputes within ... -
How Legal Systems Have Affected Sino–US Relations: Counterfeiting of Construction Products and Materials
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)The construction industry is considered among the most critical drivers of international progress in terms of jobs, infrastructure, economy, and science. However, the American construction industry has been increasingly ... -
Comparative Study of Building Information Modeling–Impacted Provisions in the Standard Forms of Construction Contracts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Building information modeling (BIM) has been operating in Malaysia for over 10 years with various anticipations and strong governmental support. However, the acceptance and application of BIM remain slow and below the ... -
A Comprehensive Categorization and Flowcharting for Schedule Delay Analysis Methods
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)A bewildering array of over two dozen delay analysis methods exists from which construction professionals may choose. However, no comprehensive comparison and synthesis have been made for all such methods as to their ... -
Framework for Integrating Experiential Knowledge, Personal Constructs, and Knowledge Transfer toward Successful Construction Claims Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Claims management (CM) in the construction industry is a crucial practice that relies on the effective utilization of professionals’ knowledge, experience, and personal constructs (PC). However, CM has become a formidable ... -
Integrating Key Elements for Smooth Project Execution: Unveiling the Interplay of Critical Success Factors in High-Rise Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Achieving success in high-rise building projects is increasingly crucial. It requires a focused approach on critical success factors that enhance project outcomes by improving contract management to prevent disputes that ... -
Discerning the Disparity between Stipulated Contractual Payment Procedures and Payment Practices among Contractors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Smooth cash flow is critical to foster a robust, professional, and competitive construction sector, ensuring efficient project delivery. However, persistent payment issues have been a recurrent concern, adversely affecting ... -
Contractors’ Perspectives of Delays in Healthcare Projects: A Tale of Two Contrasting Provisions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Many construction projects are delayed due to a range of factors, including the unique spatial and environmental context of every construction site, the challenges of maintaining quality, and the timing of decision making ... -
Navigating the Complexity of Dispute Management in Construction: A DEMATEL and Bayesian Network Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)This study delves into the dynamics of dispute management within the construction industry, a topic that has been underexplored due to the complex interplay of factors and potential dispute scenarios. We employ a novel ... -
Contractor and Owner Perceptions of Interface Management Implementation Strategies for Airport Construction Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Interface roles are critical in multidisciplinary and large construction projects (LCPs), owing to numerous boundary activities and liminal actors. The current study investigated the perceptions of interface management and ... -
Modern Requirements for Strengthening and Upgrading Existing Buildings in Seismic Zones
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Many existing buildings around the world do not meet the current earthquake resistance codes. Therefore, it requires strengthening and upgrading of such buildings, which may involve adding new floors or other structural ... -
Legal Dispute Resolution Techniques for Carbon Trading in the Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Review and Future Directions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Carbon trading has been identified as an effective measure for the construction industry to meet its emission reduction targets. However, carbon trading is subject to disputes due to carbon accounting challenges and lack ... -
Machine Learning–Based Predictive Model for Dispute Occurrence and Resolution Strategies in Pipeline Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Pipeline projects present complex legal challenges due to their extensive scope and multifaceted impacts. These challenges often lead to land use conflicts, environmental compliance issues, regulatory hurdles, and internal ...