Kikwasi, G J (2023) Claims in construction projects: How causes are linked to effects? Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(6), pp. 1710-1724. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: Claims are increasingly becoming a norm in construction projects and thus an area that is attracting interventions through researches. This paper aims to establish causes–effects relationship of claims in construction projects. Design/methodology/approach: This is correlation study type of study that attempts to establish causes–effects relationship of claims in construction projects. Significant causes and effects of construction claims were determined using one-sample t-test. To establish the relationship, the significant causes and effects of construction claims were correlated using bivariate correlation analysis. Findings: Among the significant causes, variations, change of scope of the project and delay in completion of works have high level of significant positive relationship with five to six other causes and positive relationship with multiple effects ranging from five to six. Besides, among significant effects, delay in completion and delivering of construction projects, poor contractual relationship among parties and extension of time have significant positive relationship with multiple causes. Research limitations/implications: The findings of this study are limited to causes-causes relationship and causes–effects relationship of claims in construction projects. This means effects–effects relationship was not covered that could be an important area to investigate as some of causes and effects are at times termed interchangeably. Practical implications: With reference to previous studies which have focused on determining the causes and effects of construction claims, the findings of the current study have specific contribution on claims management as it divulges the causes of constructions claims that have multiplier effects to the project as a result of their linkage. Originality/value: The paper unveils causes of claims with multiplier effects to construction projects for project participants to devise strategies to minimize and consequently eliminate them.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | claims; construction; relationship; Tanzania; variations |
| Index terms: | construction project, contractual relationship, variation, methodology, construction claim, strategy, becoming, Tanzania, linkage, correlation analysis |
| Subjects: | production management, contractual condition, Geography, management, research methods, philosophical process, statistical analysis, payment, business, contractual relationship |
| Topics: | Contract Administration, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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