Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction: Recent submissions
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Evaluating Risk Management Approaches and Frameworks in Construction: Legal and Contractual Implications for Green Building Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe transition to sustainable construction introduces additional legal and contractual risks alongside traditional challenges such as cost overruns, delays, and disputes. While industry risk management frameworks ... -
Dispute Resolution for Differing Site Conditions in Oil Sector Construction: A Comparative Analysis of Two Cases
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe construction industry is experiencing innovation in design and engineering, yet disputes often arise due to differing site conditions, which refer to unforeseen circumstances encountered during construction ... -
Interdependencies of Factors Affecting Smooth Relationships of Main Contractor–Subcontractor in the Construction of High-Rise Buildings
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study explored the complex relationships between factors influencing the main contractor–subcontractor relationship, addressing the gap in previous research on the reciprocal interactions between these factors. ... -
Impact of Delay on Real Estate Development Projects: An Empirical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractDelays in construction projects significantly impact economic development, particularly in emerging economies where infrastructure growth is crucial. This study examines the critical delay factors affecting real ... -
Plumbers Skill Recognition Framework for Sri Lanka through a Proper Plumber Licensing System
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe absence of a structured plumber licensing system has led to inconsistencies in plumbing standards, affecting the quality and safety of plumbing services. This study aims to develop a framework for a plumber ... -
Leveraging Alternative Dispute Resolutions in the Construction Industry through Digital Technologies: A Strategic Framework
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe construction industry (CI) faces disputes that cause several negative impacts, mainly cost overruns in allocated budgets and delays in project completion. These delays lead to claims requiring litigation or ... -
Determining the Factors Influencing Noncompliance with PPE among Construction Workers: A Multiattribute Decision-Making Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe lack of or improper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), referred to as PPE noncompliance, poses a substantial risk of fatalities and nonfatalities to construction workers. This study investigates ... -
Unveiling the Root Causes of Arbitration Failures in Construction Contracts
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractArbitration is often employed as the definitive form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in construction disputes, largely due to the technical complexity of issues, procedural formalities, and considerations ... -
Deciphering Construction Delays in a War-Affected Region: A Triangular Perspective from Clients, Regulatory Bodies, and Contractors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractConstruction delays remain a critical issue in Afghanistan, significantly impacting project timelines and overall infrastructure development. Over the past two decades, increased foreign investments have led to a ... -
BIM-Driven Safety: Automated Rule-Based Multihazard Detection and Legal Compliance in High-Rise Construction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study introduces an 8D BIM-driven framework that transforms the digital twin into a proactive compliance engine. By integrating OSHA, NFPA, IBC, and FIDIC clauses into Solibri and BIM, the framework enables ... -
When Cybersecurity Becomes a Reason for Amending or Terminating an International Commercial Contract: Proposed Solutions
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThis study investigates the issue of a country’s cybersecurity evolving into a justification for amending the scope of or terminating an international commercial contract. Therefore, the hypothesis is grounded in ... -
Mental Health in the Construction Industry: A Qualitative Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractMental health issues are prevalent among construction workers because of the industry’s unique challenges such as a high-pressure environment, long working hours, and strenuous physical demands. This study aimed ... -
Construction Contractors and Concurrent Delays: Contractual Requirements and Mapping with Lean Construction Principles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractConstruction projects are the engines of a thriving economy. However, it is well-known that the sector is marred by perennial delays impacting the public exchequer. Many studies have suggested solutions to prevent ... -
Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Review of Benefits and Challenges
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry by providing transformative tools that increase efficiency, improve safety, and facilitate rapid and smart decision making. ... -
Legislation, Policies, and Industry Standards Aiming toward Net Zero in the Built Environment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractThe UK government has committed to achieve carbon reduction by at least 100% of 1990 levels by 2050. Nearly 40% of UK carbon emissions are linked to the built environment, particularly emissions associated with ... -
Strategies for Effective Scope Validation during Pre- and Postaward Phases in Design–Build Infrastructure Projects
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn design–build (DB) projects, the design–builder is engaged before the design is fully completed, embedding unknown factors, such as subsurface conditions and design commitments, into the project. Given the limited ... -
Role of Legal Enforcement in Construction Work Zones for Urban Mobility
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractRoads and metros are the typical infrastructure requirements for any urban area. However, constructing infrastructure in densely populated urban regions faces significant challenges, with studies showing that urban ... -
Identification of Challenges Influencing Project Performance in the Construction Sector: Stakeholder’s Perspective
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe construction sector faces numerous challenges that significantly impact project performance and outcomes, especially in developing countries. To explore the challenges, a detailed literature review first ... -
Enhancing Migrant Workers’ Safety in Construction: Identifying Key Factors and Strategies
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractMigrant workers (MWs) in construction face significant risks of accidents due to several factors, such as workplace safety deficiencies and language and cultural barriers. This study explored the factors affecting ... -
Beyond the Courtroom: The Essential Role of Expert Determination in Alternative Dispute Resolution
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractConflicts in construction projects are unavoidable due to various, reasons like involvement of several stakeholders often with competing interests, technical complexity, and emergence of enormous variety of unforeseen ...