The Hidden Cost of Construction Disputes in the UAE — and How Engineers Can Prevent Them
Construction disputes represent one of the most financially destructive, yet preventable, phenomena in the UAE built environment. This paper presents a comprehensive, engineer-focused Dispute Prevention Framework (DPF) covering FIDIC contract obligations, UAE Civil Code analysis, the landmark Panther ruling on 28-day notices, and a Risk-Weighted Dispute Probability (RWDP) self-assessment tool. Essential reading for site engineers, project managers, contract administrators, and QS professionals in the UAE.
Authors
- Sajid Khan
Institutions
- National Society of Professional Engineers (US)
- Institution of Civil Engineers (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19323917
- Primary Topic
- Construction Project Management and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00