ABSTRACT
The AEC community has long been aware of deficiencies in the design and construction processes that are evidenced by cost overruns, project delays, and quality and performance shortfalls in the finished construction. Poor design and documentation quality have been identified as a major factor in reducing the overall performance and efficiency of construction projects. Consequently, they have directly caused many projects to run over budget, over time schedules, and to be plagued with rework, change orders (variations), and disputes. Various case studies have identified design and documentation deficiency as the major contributor for construction contract variations.
