Perceived sources and causes of construction claims
Language: English Series: Journal of Construction Procurement ; 3(3) November 1997, 3-26(23)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: Significantly increasing frequencies and magnitudes of claims have accompanied the growth of construction activities in general. A research project was mooted to study possible ways to minimise the frequencies and magnitudes of construction claims in civil engineering projects in Hong Kong. A survey was carried out to gather and compare the perceptions of construction professionals as to the common sources and causes of claims. Based on the responses, a Claim Focus Indicator (CFI) was developed to identify particular sources of claims. (Taken from the journal abstract) References.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Significantly increasing frequencies and magnitudes of claims have accompanied the growth of construction activities in general. A research project was mooted to study possible ways to minimise the frequencies and magnitudes of construction claims in civil engineering projects in Hong Kong. A survey was carried out to gather and compare the perceptions of construction professionals as to the common sources and causes of claims. Based on the responses, a Claim Focus Indicator (CFI) was developed to identify particular sources of claims. (Taken from the journal abstract) References.