Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction: Recent submissions
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Decision Support Framework for the Choice of Delay Analysis Techniques Used in Extension of Time Claims
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)One of the inevitable challenges that face the construction industry is the delay of project completion. The current state of the industry makes the need for delay analysis apparent, however the process of choosing the ... -
A Critical Assessment of Material Price Adjustment Clauses for Transportation Design–Build Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The transportation construction industry is experiencing a substantial risk of material price volatility impacting owners and contractors in successful delivery of projects on budget and on time. The risk is significant ... -
Arbitration of Disputes in the Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The construction industry is one of the main economic sectors in Iran, significantly impacting the country’s growth and prosperity. The dynamism, complexity, and conflict of interest in the construction industry lead to ... -
BIM-Enabled Claims Management Concept: Implications for Dispute Avoidance and Management
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Investigating the implications of integrating building information modeling (BIM) with claims management and the consequent effect on quantity surveying practices is essential for advancing digitalization and for avoidance ... -
Impact of Project Delivery Methods on Risk Allocation during the Planning Phase of Transportation Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The construction of transportation projects in the United States has been increasing over the last few decades; more mega projects are expected to be procured in the next few years due to the new bipartisan infrastructure ... -
A Hierarchical Fuzzy Expert System for Contractor Prequalification
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The selection of qualified contractors for construction projects plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of project delivery, and as such, represents a critical decision for project owners. For an informed selection, ... -
Stakeholder-Induced Disputes and Resolution Strategies in the Infrastructure Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Stakeholders are classified either as internal or external in extant literature. However, it is observed that critical activities such as work front availability, clearances, and utility shifting are influenced by a third ... -
Relationship between Subcontracting Models and Adoption of Innovative Methods in Construction Safety
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Methods for establishing and practicing safety culture across the multiple organizations that collaborate on today’s complex and dynamic construction projects are intended to prevent accidents and lawsuits. These methods ... -
Influence of Legal Environment on Housing Delivery
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)Developing economies worldwide are pressed by the fundamental need of housing for their citizens. The present study assessed the influence of the existent legal environment in India on the delivery of assets in private ... -
Impact of Construction Scheduling Practice on Delay Claim Analysis
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2024)The effectiveness of delay analysis techniques in giving accurate and timely analysis results is determined by scheduling practice performance and the availability of as-built records. To enhance the effectiveness of delay ... -
Tactical Conflict Prevention Strategies in Public–Private Partnerships: Lessons from Experts
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Conflicts are frequent in public–private partnerships (PPP) due to the involvement of multidisciplined parties within the process. Individual parties among the numerous stakeholders often work toward achieving their own ... -
Why the Applicable Law in International Commercial Arbitration Does Not Matter and Why It Should
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The principle of minimum interference of courts into the arbitral proceedings has been vital for the success of international commercial arbitration. The autonomy of the parties to choose their arbitrators based on expertise ... -
Sample of Legal Provision Retrieval Using Topic Clustering to Support Utility Relocation Agreement Drafting in Highway Projects
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Utility agreements are legal documents containing specialized clauses that legally define stakeholders’ responsibilities for eliminating utility relocation delays in the right of way of highway projects. However, retrieving ... -
Determining What Next to Automate in the Development of Smart Contracts in Construction: Five Principles for Guiding Incremental Change
(ASCE, 2024/08/01)Existing research on smart contracts in construction primarily concentrates on their operational stage and the mechanics of their potential operation. The response to the question “Can we do it?” is a resounding yes. The ... -
Understanding the Causes of Design Errors in Construction Projects: A DEMATEL-Based Framework
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)The design phase plays a crucial role in project development by providing a structured plan that transforms a vision into a tangible entity. Consequently, any errors detected during the design phase can have a profound ... -
Implementation of Sustainable Planning and Building in Civil Engineering Ethics
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)The effects of planning and building on health, safety, and well-being of the community and the environment bears an enormous burden of responsibility on civil engineers. A total of 38% of the CO2-emissions worldwide can ... -
Evaluation of Construction Workforce Perception of Work Breaks While Performing in Cold Weather Conditions
(ASCE, 2024/02/01)Construction workforce is constantly subjected to adverse weather conditions. They perform physically demanding activities despite exposure to unfavorable weather conditions, making them vulnerable to long-term health ... -
Critical Legal Issues Associated with Arbitration Agreement
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Despite its high cost and long procedures in some cases, arbitration may be perceived as a safe dispute resolution mechanism, at least in complex and large disputes. This may be owed to the customary unified standards ... -
Automated Management of Time Extension Claims
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Disputes within the construction industry have caused parties to incur additional costs not accounted for. Ranking as one of the highest sources of disputes, there is a need to diminish reliance on the human factor in the ... -
Examining Low-Carbon Material Initiatives: Existing Policies, Impacts on the Procurement of Projects, Current Challenges, and Potential Solutions to Reduce Embodied Carbon in the Construction Industry
(ASCE, 2024/05/01)Given the reinforced expectations of a carbon-constrained future and to address carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from construction materials, the construction industry has been seeking solutions for proactive climate change ...