Identify and Evaluate the Key Indicators of Construction Disputes in the Real Estate

Abstract

This research investigates construction disputes in construction projects in Ahmedabad and further examines the effective methods of dispute resolution. Identification of causes of disputes in the construction sector is derived from the review of the literature. Dispute-resolution methods were selected from the literature review. A structured questionnaire is designed and developed for the data collection from the expert. It consists of 5 parts, and a Likert scale is used which is of 5 points. A total of 21 Causes were identified based on the literature survey in which 20 literature papers were considered after removing irrelevant and conference papers. Firstly, there were 42 causes which were compacted into 21 causes. The research objectives are to identify the key indicators of the disputes in construction and then evaluate the key indicators with the help of the analysis tools and methods. Based on that a dispute model will be prepared. For analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted with 21 causes which were further reduced by the principal component analysis (PCA) method using Varimax rotation. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Measure of Sampling Adequacy as well as Bartlett’s Test of sphericity were conducted. The 21 causes were clubbed into 4 groups which are named phases of the project, initial phase to the closeout phase. Based on analysis and literature survey of disputes in construction DRM was prepared which was validated using a questionnaire survey of 5-point Likert scale. Dispute resolution methods are also explained in this study. The first step should be the prevention of the project from dispute and the last step should be litigation. The result of this study contributes knowledge and provides valuable insights into the causes of disputes in real estate and resolution methods if disputes arise in any phase of the project. The disputes affect project success and productivity. Construction engineers need to focus and handle it carefully as disputes consume resources. Disputes vary from person to person as well as from project to project, so it an essential to research it to minimize it as it cannot be avoided. Disputes are a barrier to the successful completion of construction projects.