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    Causes of Claims in Road Construction Projects the Case of Projects Administered By Net Consult PLC
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-06) Bezawit Woldu; Teklegioris Assefa (Associate Professor)
    The study has focused on identifying the causes of claims in Tepi-Mizan and Gore-Masha road projects. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the factors that contributed to the delay in the execution of these projects. To achieve this, the study used a qualitative research approach. Secondary data in the form of claim submissions on the projects were utilized to identify the causes of claims. The responses from interviews were also used to identify the party responsible for the claims, whether it was the consultants or the client, or due to external factors. The study found that the client was responsible for some of the claims, which were caused by delay in possession of site, delay in payment, delay in approval of the route selection report, and design submissions. However, the consultant was not responsible for any of the claims raised. The study also identified external factors that contributed to the claims, including adverse weather conditions, shortages of cement, COVID-19, and security problems. Based on the findings of the study, mitigation measures were suggested to avoid similar claims from occurring on other projects in the future. These measures include clearing right of way obstructions before floating projects, securing sufficient funding, conducting social consultations with the local community, assigning security officials around projects where security problems prevail and considering the duration of rainy seasons in that specific area while estimating the duration of project.