Risk-based Contract Management on the Design and Build Construction to Minimize Disputes in Infrastructure Projects

Abstract

A poor contract management is considered the main cause of disputes in construction contracts. While dispute in a project oftenly unavoidable, it is however can be minimized by applying a proper contract management which should be in line with the project's nature. A common understanding to the roles and intricacies of the contract will lead the involved parties in the project to be open to negotiate, hence produces a better construction contract in a balanced manner. This study aims to determine the management phases in the construction contracts in which incorporate the approach of input, process, output, risk and impact. All activities in every phases of the contract management will be identified for it influence to dispute. The findings will suggest a strategic management strategy that is manageble in minimizing dispute in construction industry.