Otim, M.A., Kyalisiima, C., Tutesigensi, A. orcid.org/0000-0002-5514-1594 et al. (2 more authors) (2023) Avoiding disputes through effective procurement in large infrastructure projects. In: Proceedings of the 39th Annual ARCOM Conference. ARCOM Conference 2023: Constructing for the Future, 04-06 Sep 2023, Leeds, UK. ARCOM , London ISBN 978-0-9955463-7-0
Abstract
Disputes in construction projects are known to adversely affect project and project management success. Fortunately, it is possible to avoid some disputes in construction projects despite the widespread belief that they are inevitable. Research shows that disputes in construction projects in some developing countries are rooted in incompetence and a general lack of professionalism of internal project stakeholders, which are linked to inadequate procurement of goods and services in projects. Accordingly, the research reported in this paper aimed to develop a framework to minimise the occurrence of major contract disputes in large construction projects in a certain developing country. The framework is expected to facilitate effective procurement across the project’s pre-construction and construction phases and foster successful project delivery and performance. The research employed problem-solving methodology focusing on two case study projects in the developing country. This involved problem definition; information gathering; generation of multiple solutions; analysis and selection of a solution; and intra-design verification. The research highlights that minimising disputes on large construction projects should involve ensuring effective procurement of goods and services.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Keywords: | contracts; disputes; developing countries; procurement |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 03 Nov 2023 16:04 |
Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2023 15:48 |
Published Version: | https://arcom.ac.uk/conf-archive-indexed.php |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | ARCOM |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:204861 |