THE MOST IMPORTANT CONFLICT FACTORS IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: LITERATURE REVIE

Abstract

Construction projects and conflict seem to go hand in hand, with difficulties appearing in the form of rising project costs, project delays, decreased productivity, lost profits, or strained business relationships. This paper's primary objective is to provide an overview of the sources of conflict in the construction sector. The study highlighted three (3) different categories of conflict variables, including those brought on by behavioral issues, contractual issues, and technical issues. Conflict-causing behavioral variables include a reluctance to verify for constructability, a lack of clarity and completeness, and poor team communication. Conflictcausing elements related to contractual issues include delayed possession transfers, delayed client interim payments, and imprecise contract requirements. Contrarily, incompetence on the part of the contractor and delayed instructions from the architect or engineer are the conflicting variables that result from technical issues. It was believed that this report would serve as advice for Handling disputes in upcoming construction projects.