Project managers in construction and civil engineering need to base their decisions on
realistic information about risk and public perceptions of risk. This second edition of the …

Disputes are now considered endemic in the construction industry. They often arise from the
poor resolution of claims in the course of construction projects. Efforts have been geared …

A project portfolio is a group of projects to be carried out under the sponsorship of a
particular organization. These projects must compete for scarce resources (labor, finances …

Common perceptions of contractual risk allocation are the basis of a harmonious, effective
and efficient construction project. This paper explores the extent to which common …

Over the past decades, numerous research efforts have been undertaken concerning the
allocation of construction risks. Although the research currently available provides many …

A conceptual process model of risk allocation in 'Public Private Partnership'(PPP) projects is
presented, as part of an on-going PhD study. Through an extensive literature review, risk …

Lump sum contracts are specific contracts used in the construction industry to give owners
financial certainty and decrease risk while incentivizing contractors to finish projects on …

Construction industry creates a massive amount of waste which typically ends in landfills.
Canadian construction industry generates 25% of the total municipal solid waste deposited …

Although many research projects have been undertaken on construction claims, little
research has been conducted on the improvement of claims negotiation. On the other hand …

In the construction sector, contracts are constantly tested by the contracting party and the
contractor, deficiencies in these often mean that the expectations of each party are not …