What are the reasons that cause ‘Disputes’? Who is the major loser in any dispute?
• Large projects involve owners, consultants and contractors and many participants at various levels in these three organizations.
• Overlapping responsibilities, fragmented control, delays and inability to resolve disputes are some of the problems encountered during these projects.
• Resolving disputes becomes especially difficult when projects last for several years and connected personnel also change during this period.
• Owners have the most to lose in such situations.
• Hence they try to shift the risks to others.
• Consulting engineers are generally tied to the contract provisions and they do not try any innovative ideas (do not want to add risks)
• All this have led to considerable litigation and any litigation is time consuming and costly.