Conflict Avoidance

Question 1

What are the main techniques for avoiding conflicts in construction projects?

Answer 1

Conflict can be avoided through:

Clear contract documentation – Ensuring clarity on scope, responsibilities, and risk allocation.
Effective communication – Keeping open lines of communication to prevent misunderstandings.
Early contractor involvement (ECI) – Engaging contractors early to identify and mitigate risks.
Risk management planning – Identifying potential disputes and proactively addressing them.
Partnering and collaboration – Adopting cooperative procurement strategies like NEC4 and PPC2000 to reduce adversarial relationships.