Proactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2026
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Hardcover. Prevent costly construction disputes before they require formal resolution Construction disputes drain resources through expensive mediation, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation. Proactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries provides a systematic approach to identifying conflict flashpoints before they escalate. Written by an award-winning construction management professor with over two decades of industry experience, this book delivers practical frameworks for preventing disputes rather than merely resolving them after damage occurs. The book details how to conduct dispute risk analysis to identify potential conflict points early in project development. Learn to implement the three core tools of Proactive Dispute Management: dispute prevention, dispute avoidance, and dispute dousing. Discover how appointing project PDM captains creates accountability structures that significantly reduce dispute potential while promoting cooperative relationships among contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients. Readers will also find: Step-by-step guidance for conducting dispute risk analysis that identifies potential conflict flashpoints and enables development of targeted prevention measuresPractical frameworks for implementing dispute prevention, avoidance, and dousing strategies that address problems before they require formal resolution processesDetailed protocols for establishing project PDM captain roles that create accountability and significantly reduce dispute potential across construction teamsCooperative approaches to dispute management that benefit all project parties including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients working togetherActionable policies and measures that reduce reliance on costly alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and litigationWritten for professional construction project personnel worldwide, this book serves contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients seeking to reduce dispute-related costs and delays. By addressing conflicts proactively rather than reactively, teams can deliver projects on time, within budget, and to desired quality standards. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Proactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries (Hardcover)
- Author
- Benedict D. Ilozor
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1394282591
- ISBN 13
- 9781394282593
Prevent costly construction disputes before they require formal resolution
Construction disputes drain resources through expensive mediation, arbitration, adjudication, or litigation. Proactive Dispute Management for Construction and Related Industries provides a systematic approach to identifying conflict flashpoints before they escalate. Written by an award-winning construction management professor with over two decades of industry experience, this book delivers practical frameworks for preventing disputes rather than merely resolving them after damage occurs.
The book details how to conduct dispute risk analysis to identify potential conflict points early in project development. Learn to implement the three core tools of Proactive Dispute Management: dispute prevention, dispute avoidance, and dispute dousing. Discover how appointing project PDM captains creates accountability structures that significantly reduce dispute potential while promoting cooperative relationships among contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
Readers will also find:
- Step-by-step guidance for conducting dispute risk analysis that identifies potential conflict flashpoints and enables development of targeted prevention measures
- Practical frameworks for implementing dispute prevention, avoidance, and dousing strategies that address problems before they require formal resolution processes
- Detailed protocols for establishing project PDM captain roles that create accountability and significantly reduce dispute potential across construction teams
- Cooperative approaches to dispute management that benefit all project parties including contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients working together
- Actionable policies and measures that reduce reliance on costly alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, arbitration, adjudication, and litigation
Written for professional construction project personnel worldwide, this book serves contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and clients seeking to reduce dispute-related costs and delays. By addressing conflicts proactively rather than reactively, teams can deliver projects on time, within budget, and to desired quality standards.
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About the Author
BENEDICT D. ILOZOR, Ph.D., MNIA, FMA, AIA Assoc., LEED AP BD+C, is professor at GameAbove College of Engineering & Technology, Eastern Michigan University. He brings over two decades of multidisciplinary experience spanning sustainable architecture, construction management, energy systems, sustainability, and built facility design and management expertise to this authoritative guide.
ANTHONY E. SPARKLING, Ph.D., LEED AP BD+C, is an assistant professor at Purdue University and is transitioning into a new role as Director of Strategy and Innovation at Electric Plus. Anthony has over 20 years of hands-on and research-driven experience in electrical contracting, workforce development, and construction education.
DENNIS J. CARIGNAN, President of Granger Construction, has worked in the industry since age 16 and holds degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. Since joining Granger in 1998, he has advanced through key leadership roles, driving strategic growth and contributing to multiple industry boards.
SRINATH PERERA, Ph.D., MSC IT, BSC (HONS) QS, FRSN, FAIB, MRICS, MAIQS, CQS, ICECA, MICCPM, MAIPM, is chair professor in Built Environment and Construction Management and the Director of the Centre for Smart Modern Construction at Western Sydney University, Australia. He is a world leading author in construction economic and digital engineering.
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