Utilizing Dispute Review Boards in Relational Contracting: A Case Study
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 132, Issue 4
Abstract
Disputes during construction projects are counterproductive to the progress of the project and they are not totally eliminated even when using relational contracting on projects. Using a dispute review board (DRB) during construction is one method that helps to resolve disputes on both public and private projects. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing DRB for relational contracts when disputes arise during construction. The issues discussed in this article include: defining DRBs; background information on dispute resolution methods; a description of a case study project; roles of the parties involved in the DRB; DRB member selection; causes of disputes; geotechnical design summary reports; DRB presentations by owners, contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors; and perspectives of the owner, contractor, and construction managers on the DRB process.
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Matyas, R. M., Mathews, A. A., Smith, R. J., and Sperry, P. E. (1996). Construction dispute review board manual, McGraw-Hill, New York.
The Technical Committee on Contracting Practices of the Underground Technology Research Council. (1991). Avoiding and resolving disputes during construction—Successful practices and guidelines, ASCE, New York.
Vorster, M. C. (1993). Dispute prevention and resolution: Alternative dispute resolution in construction with emphasis on dispute review boards, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Tex.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 132 • Issue 4 • October 2006
Pages: 334 - 341
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© 2006 ASCE.
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Received: Feb 8, 2005
Accepted: Nov 9, 2005
Published online: Oct 1, 2006
Published in print: Oct 2006
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