An Assessment of Design Errors as Potential Sources of Disputes in Public Projects

Abstract

AbstractAmong the main reasons for project failures and disputes are design errors that, in contrast to construction defects, originate from the professional planning stage. This study aims to identify the most frequent design errors in Türkiye’s public ...Practical ApplicationsThis study identifies significant issues in Türkiye’s public procurement projects, focusing on design errors and their impact on disputes. The findings reveal that 71% of disputes arise from poor-quality tender documents, while 26% ...