Professional Documents
Culture Documents
BSCE-4B
Group 5 Members:
• Jericha Pagaduan
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Part 1-What is Dispute?
Design Error
Construction projects begin with blueprints. If there are
errors or omissions in the design phase, these can lead
to significant problems as the project progresses.
Consider the case where the plans call for a particular
type of window that later turns out to be too large for
the allotted space. Correcting such errors can result in
extra cost and time, thereby sparking potential disputes.
Part 3- Leading Causes of Construction Dispute
Delays
Time is a precious commodity in construction; when
projects get delayed, it can have a cascading effect on
everything else, from budgets to stakeholder
relationships. For instance, take a project scheduled for
completion in six months, but the timeline gets extended
to nine months due to an equipment malfunction or the
unavailability of specific materials. This disrupts the plan
and increases the overall project cost, leading to
potential disputes down the line.
Part 3- Leading Causes of Construction Dispute
Scope Changes
Changes in the project’s scope midway through
construction can also lead to potential stakeholder
disputes. For example, a client might suddenly want an
additional bathroom on their property. These kinds of
abrupt changes can lead to disagreements over project
timelines, costs, and contract terms.
Part 3- Leading Causes of Construction Dispute
Contract Issues
Contracts form the legal backbone of construction
projects. If they are unclear or if parties interpret clauses
differently, it can cause disputes. For example, let’s say a
contract vaguely defines the quality of materials to be
used, and then the contractor uses a lower quality than
the client expected—this kind of poor planning and
communication can easily trigger a dispute.
Part 3- Leading Causes of Construction Dispute
Payment Disputes
Money-related issues are always sensitive, and disputes
can occur over payment terms, outstanding invoices, or
unexpected costs. A contractor might, for example,
invoice for extra work that wasn’t initially agreed upon,
leading to potential disagreements among the parties
involved.
Part 3- Leading Causes of Construction Dispute
Legal Disputes
Financial Disputes
Scheduling Disputes
Performance-related Disputes
Part 4-Types of Construction Dispute
Legal Disputes
Financial Disputes
Scheduling Disputes
Performance-related Disputes
01 Negotiation
02 Mediation
03 Arbitration
04 Litigation