Dispute avoidance
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 437(6611) 7 February 2007, 22(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Reviews some of the methods of dispute avoidance used to reduce conflict on construction projects. Notes that there are two main types of dispute avoidance: management methods aimed at reducing risk, and non-escalation mechanisms. In particular, examines structured negotiation, contractual third party intervention, and dispute boards. Concludes that the growing use of dispute avoidance techniques, as revealed by a recent study by Grant Thornton, shows that the construction industry is aware of the advantages of preventing disputes from escalating.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L136637 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 136637-1001 |
Reviews some of the methods of dispute avoidance used to reduce conflict on construction projects. Notes that there are two main types of dispute avoidance: management methods aimed at reducing risk, and non-escalation mechanisms. In particular, examines structured negotiation, contractual third party intervention, and dispute boards. Concludes that the growing use of dispute avoidance techniques, as revealed by a recent study by Grant Thornton, shows that the construction industry is aware of the advantages of preventing disputes from escalating.