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A Note on Intention to Settle

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    Abstract

    It is beyond doubt that negotiation is the most effective way to resolve construction dispute. However, failing negotiation are not uncommon. It is advocated that having an ‘intention to settle’ would provide construction dispute negotiation. Unwillingness to settle would make negotiation difficult and in the worst scenario, would lead to costly attribution or litigation. Based on the literature on pillars of negotiations, four factors are identified: (i) preparation; (ii) negotiation skill; (iii) relationship; and (iv) the self. The hierarchy of the four ingredients ranges from macro to micro and from project specific to disputant specific. Mastering the understanding of these elements can help design the dispute negotiation conditions and provide some insights for negotiators to recognize how and when a negotiator is ready for settlement.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConstruction Dispute Research Expanded
    EditorsSai On Cheung
    PublisherSpringer, Cham
    Pages201-227
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-80256-1
    ISBN (Print)978-3-030-80255-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2022

    Publication series

    NameSpringer Tracts in Civil Engineering
    ISSN (Print)2366-259X
    ISSN (Electronic)2366-2603

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