A QUALITATIVE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF CAUSES AND DISPUTES IN CLAIMS IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

To develop the infrastructure, Indian government spends huge Crores every year. Claims are applicable where projects are lacking in design, plans, effective management, skillful supervision, and close coordination from the client side. Today, Construction industry has ruled the claims when compared to other industries. Claims are undesirable to client due to excess of project time and project cost. Claim process facing more problems in the current situation which creates dispute between Contractor and Client. This paper discusses about the various potential claim area, most influenced causes and disputes in construction claims which can be overcome through the modified methodologies in construction claim management.