PROJECT TITLE :

A Fuzzy Fault Tree Framework of Construction Dispute Negotiation Failure

ABSTRACT:

Reaching integrated agreement has been advocated to be the optimal outcome in dispute negotiation. When this is often not achieved, the result is suboptimal and can be technically identified as a type of failure. This study introduces a fuzzy fault tree analysis (FFTA) approach to conceptualize the root causes of construction dispute negotiation failure. The FFTA framework also permits assessment of negotiation failure occurrence likelihood. Using the proposed framework, an empirical study was conducted. The findings suggest that construction dispute negotiation failure is very probable and the main causes are inadequate preparation, inappropriate behavior, and contract governance. These findings inform instigation of remedial and mitigation measures to handle these root causes.