CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CE 410
Presented to the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture
And Technology Sciences Department
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
CE410 – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SUBMITTED BY:
CAMILLE NICOLAS RADA
BSCE – 4B
SUBMITTED TO:
ENGR. PATRISHA CAGUIOA MADRONA
INSTRUCTOR
INTRODUCTION
In the dynamic and complex environment of the construction industry, disputes are an
inevitable occurrence due to the involvement of multiple stakeholders, tight project schedules,
resource limitations, and the technical intricacies of construction processes. Recognizing the
critical impact these disputes can have on project outcomes, this report aims to explore the common
causes of disputes on construction sites and the methods employed by industry professionals to
resolve them.
To achieve this, information was gathered directly from professionals actively engaged in
the field, including engineers, architects, and site managers. Through a series of interviews and
questionnaires, these practitioners shared their insights and firsthand experiences regarding the
nature of disputes they encounter, their root causes, and the practical strategies and resolution
techniques they implement on-site.
To ensure the reliability and relevance of the information gathered, interviews were
conducted with a diverse group of professionals currently active in the construction industry. The
interviewees included licensed engineers, practicing architects, and experienced site managers,
each possessing a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in managing and supervising
construction projects. These professionals were selected based on their direct involvement in
project planning, execution, and dispute resolution on-site.
Their collective insights reflect a broad understanding of the practical challenges
encountered in the field and the various methods employed to address conflicts effectively. The
range of projects they have been involved in includes residential, commercial, and infrastructure
developments, providing a well-rounded perspective on dispute management across different types
of construction work.
To ensure the credibility and depth of this report, interviews were conducted with a
selection of professionals actively engaged in various construction projects. These individuals
were chosen for their extensive experience in project management, site supervision, and dispute
resolution. Their backgrounds cover residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments,
providing a comprehensive view of the construction industry’s conflict management practices.
The interviewees include:
1. Engr. Reginald “Oyo” Acacio — Project Engineer with over 2 years and 4 months of
experience in high-rise residential and commercial projects.
“One of the most common causes of contruction dispute is the coordination
between the head office/higher office and the project site admin/staffs, sometimes the head
office dont understand the actual problems that the project site is encountering, the head
office doesnt support the project site's admin/staff, and because of lack of support, the
project will be delayed. The delivery of materials were delayed because of the head office
decision making.
We handled this kind of disputes by maximizing our time to do activities with the
available materials we had on our project site. If there is no delivered materials, there is
no activity, and if there is no activity,actually there will be no accomplishments. That was
one of the most common dispute we encountered on construction site, it was very normal.
So as a Project in charge, you need to think of a way how to solve that kind of problem.”
2. Engr. Queen Alyssa C. Alvaira — Site Engineer/ Technical Staff with 5 months of
experience in building and road construction:
“One of the most common causes of construction disputes is a delayed construction
schedule due to unforeseen site conditions or poor performance by construction workers.
In order to handle these kinds of disputes, first, clear communication is essential, especially
when addressing issues on the construction site.
Holding regular toolbox meetings to discuss project status can help identify the
causes of delays. Second, it is important to determine who is responsible for the delays in
order to find ways to get back on schedule. Having a realistic construction schedule that
takes weather conditions into account is also beneficial for accommodating unexpected
delays.”
3. Engr. Johnaeron R. Castillo — Site civil engineer with 5 years of on- site experience for
residential, commercial infrastructures and in institutional field.
“Most common causes of construction dispute are workmanship, quality, scope of
works, schedule, delays. Handling and Solving arise disputes in construction starts always
with proper and respectful communication, active listen of both parties involve, and dworks
on mutually agreeable solution.”
These professionals provided valuable insights into the types of disputes they frequently
encounter on construction sites, the contributing factors behind these issues, and the practical
methods they apply to resolve them efficiently.
The findings presented in this report provide a valuable perspective on dispute management
in construction projects, highlighting both conventional and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
methods utilized in practice. By analyzing the collected data, this report intends to offer
recommendations and contribute to a deeper understanding of effective conflict resolution
approaches that can help minimize project delays, cost overruns, and relationship breakdowns
within construction teams.
The following photos are the proofs of interview:
