Alshawi, M A and Hope, A E (1989) Expert systems and contractual disputes: Extension of time under JCT 80. Construction Management and Economics, 7(1), pp. 65-74. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
The resolution of contractual disputes is an area within the construction industry where complex rules and regulations are apparent and where much human expertise is currently employed monitoring and settling disputes. This paper describes research aimed at developing an expert system for the resolution ofextension of time disputes arising under the standard form of building contract, JCT 80.The paper outlines the potential benefits of such a system, identifies how the system was developed and describes the working system and its limitations.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contractual disputes; expert systems; extension of time; knowledge base |
| Index terms: | monitoring, construction industry, JCT, resolution, building contract, dispute, expert system, regulation, knowledge base |
| Subjects: | control systems, dispute resolution, contract type, standard forms of contract, industry analysis, information systems, political science, data management, conflict resolution |
| Topics: | Procurement, Governance, Stakeholder Management, Research Practice, Site Management, Legal Issues, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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