Abstract:
Strong understanding of project dispute causation and its prediction is very critical for the success of construction project and companies as well. This prediction will help in understanding and formulating the strategies against the potential problem beforehand. Studies in disputes factors were done before but they were all fragmented and no interdependencies between these factors was addressed/considered. To address this shortcoming of complex interdependencies between disputes factors a system dynamic (SD) model was developed which can also forecast their behavior over time. The proposed model integrates seventeen factors which have been identified through content analysis and verified by professional experts through survey. Disputes factors includes delay, cost, motivation, communication/sharing, differing interpretation, defects, rework/correction, suspension, experience/workmanship, strategic-uncertainty, claims, different valuations, disputes, disputes resolution, latent fast-tracking requests, Inadequate contract and tendering. The model mainly focuses during construction phase and is intended for use by three main parties. Model was test by different checks as proposed by (Qudrat-Ullah & Seong, 2010). The model was also used to simulates different scenarios which occurred during construction. The research advances the understanding and working of disputes factors during construction projects by creation of more holistic and interdependent model of disputes factors.
