Assessment Of Construction Disputes And Resolution Mechanisms On Road Construction Projects: The Case Of Arsi Zone Road Projects

Abstract

Construction Of Road Projects Is Becoming Very Complex Which Increases The Complication Of Contracts And The Disputes That Might Arise At Any Stage In The Project Lifecycle. Therefore, Disputes Are Almost Unavoidable In Construction Projects. This Study Considered External Factors Like Interferences From Government Body (Project Committee), Non-Government Bodies And End Users (Peoples) Additional Causes Of Construction Dispute Has Been Identified And Analytical Hierarchical Process Based Model Has Been Used As Tool For Systematic Selection For An Appropriate Dispute Resolution Method. The Objective Of This Study Is To Assess Construction Disputes And Resolution Mechanisms On Road Construction Projects. Systematic Purposive Sampling Used As Sampling Method And Methods Of Data Collection For The Research Was Both Qualitative And Quantitative Primary Data Sources Was From Focus Group Discussion And Questioners Collected And Secondary Data Sources Was Literature Review. Main Causes Of Construction Disputes Identified By The Study Are Price Fluctuation Of, Construction Materials, Price Escalation, Shortage In Materials, Time Extensions, Project Committee Interference, Payment Delays, Financial Failure Of The Contractor, Delays In Work Progress, Government Regulations And Slow Decision-Making Process Where As The Major Consequences Of Construction Dispute Being Time Delay, Cost Overrun, Minimize Quality Of Construction, Termination Of Contracts, Loss Of Professional Reputation, Political Instability. According To Arsi Zone Construction Sector From Litigation, Arbitration, Negotiation And Dispute Review Board, Negotiation Is Preferred As Suitable Alternative Dispute Resolving Mechanism For Construction Dispute Resolution