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VOL. 12, ISSUE 10 (2025)
An AHP based evaluation for suitability of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in construction project delivery: A case study of Bauchi State, Nigeria
Authors
Dr. Ali Abdulkadir Waziri, QS Adamu Abdulkadir Maigana
Abstract
Today’s construction project is becoming more complex and more capital
intensive. Public sector of developing countries of the world are responsible
for the provision of infrastructural facilities to its citizenry. Studies have
however, found that these projects are delivered late by contactors and
disputes have been found as a major cause of such late deliveries. Therefore,
the use of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) in resolving construction
disputes cannot be over emphasized. However, when using (ADR) methods for
dispute resolution, it is vital to select the most suitable method based on the
dispute types and other goal of the disputing parties. This study aims at an
assessment structure established on the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to
assess the suitability of (ADR) method in construction project delivery. The
assessment model is classified into three critical criteria, namely: (1)
Financial factor (2) Organizational factor and (3) Legal factor. These criteria
are further accumulated into 22 sub – criteria to gauge the suitability of
(ADR) method. This finding shows that financial factors are the most important
in this research. Thus, this study novelty is seen in developing two key
aspects: A more detailed explanation of major factors and sub – factors
critical to the selection of (ADR) method in the delivery of construction
project, in order to enhance construction stakeholders’ dispute resolution
capability.
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Pages:118-122
How to cite this article:
Dr. Ali Abdulkadir Waziri, QS Adamu Abdulkadir Maigana "An AHP based evaluation for suitability of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in construction project delivery: A case study of Bauchi State, Nigeria". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 118-122
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