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AbdulAzeez, A D, Etubi, U and Umar, B (2019) An assessment of multi-skilling in addressing skills shortage in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 1-13.

Abubakar, M, Zailani, B M, Abdullahi, M and Dodo, M (2021) Skills and competencies for survival in the modern construction industry: students' perspective in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 61-76.

Adzande, P, Gyuse, T T and Atser, J (2018) Correlates of crime in urban Makurdi, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 21-40.

AlShamisi, H A, Chinyio, E, Ankrah, N, Kpamma, Z E, Mushatat, S, Oloke, D and Wilson, P (2019) Prevalence of leadership and management features amongst construction project managers in the UAE. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 41-55.

Amaka-Otchere, A B K (2016) Energy access and rural development in Ghana: prospects for decentralised energy and appropriate technology options. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 29-58.

Anosike, N M, Enenmoh, C R, Nkeleme, E and Mosaku, T O (2016) Comparative analysis of contributions of building and quantity surveying professions towards the development of sustainable construction industry in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 1-14.

Asigri, E O, Afram, S O and Ameyaw, C (2021) Fire safety design attributes of students' housing facilities in KNUST Ghana. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 41-58.

Bello, N A, Agava, Y H and Olanrele, O O (2021) Investment property typology analysis; evidence from Nigerian urban property returns and macroeconomic variables. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 77-96.

Bello, N U, Jolaoso, A B and Olanrele, O O (2018) Comparative analysis of investment attributes of hotel and commercial property in South-Western Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 1-20.

Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Omotehinshe, O J, Prince, E M and Aiyepada, E G (2021) Changing macroeconomic indicators and the rental values of residential properties in Ede Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 1-18.

Chiwuzie, A, Dabara, D I, Prince, E M, Ajiboye, B O and Olawuyi, S T (2020) Housing-related attributes and the changing structure of preferences. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 37-58.

Ekung, S, Okonkwo, C and Nwosu, E (2021) Claims culture and client-contractors' willingness to engage in future projects: a multivariate analysis. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 5(1), 19-40.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: adversarial behaviour; claims culture; client; contractor; contractual relationship; Nigeria; questionnaire survey
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.33796/ajober.5.1.02
  • Abstract:
    Inter-party relationships in construction contracts are laden with relational problems. The lifecycle of a typical relationship in the traditional procurement framework model is one-off. Stakeholders' willingness to engage in the future, based on past contract exchange characteristics such as contract claims, also vary. Limited research, however, reports on the relationship between the exchanges characteristics in past projects and the parties' willingness to engage in the future. This study determined the influence of claims culture on client-contractors' willingness to engage in future projects. The objectives evaluated the prevalent claims, the relationship ties, and the correlation between claims and clients-contractors' relationships. Survey data from 200 architects, engineers, and quantity surveyors in Southeast, Nigeria was analysed using multivariate approaches. The results showed payments and measurements, variations, errors and omissions, direct changes, and fluctuation claims are frequent. Projects with high claims also developed less interaction, exchange, longevity, relationship atmosphere, mutual orientation, and dependence towards a future relationship. The implication suggests frequent claims weaken client-contractors relationship ties and the willingness to engage in future projects. Lowering claims culture in projects would therefore promote parties' willingness to recreate past relationships in the future. Contracting parties need to increase their level of adaptations to improve exchange satisfaction, and relationship ties to suppress adversarial behaviours by applying relational norms to claims management.

Ezeokoli, N B, Komolafe, T B and Olukolajo, M A (2019) Macroeconomic fluctuations and event centres' return dynamics in Akure commercial property market, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 29-40.

Gasu, M B (2020) Residents' satisfaction with the use of green infrastructure in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 1-19.

Ibrahim, A G, Garba, M M, Okoli, O G, Zubairu, I K, Dahiru, D and Usman, J (2020) Properties of reactive powder concrete produced with unrefined metakaolin and gear inner wire. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 81-95.

Ijaola, I A and Idoro, G I (2020) Modelling the relationship between task characteristics and training of site supervisors in Nigerian construction firms. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 59-80.

Inuwa, I I (2018) Unethical professional practices in tendering of public building procurement in Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 55-73.

Kwaghsende, F K (2020) Assessment of social networks in informal solid waste recycling activities and sustainable solid waste management, North Central Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 21-35.

Oladokun, T T (2016) Effects of climate change on commercial properties in Lagos State, Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 15-27.

Olatunji, A, Adama, U, Adoga, A, Ojetunde, I, Adewale, S and Nwuba, C C (2020) Valuing an underperforming agricultural entity in Minna, Nigeria as a specialised property. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 4(1), 97-115.

Olukolajo, M A, Ogungbenro, M T and Adewusi, A O (2018) Tenants' characteristics and rent default tendencies in Akure residential property market. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 2(1), 41-54.

Tunji-Olayeni, P F, Mosaku, T O, Fagbenle, O I and Amusan, L M (2016) Project management competencies of indigenous contractors in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 1(1), 49-58.

Zailani, M B, Abubakar, M and Muhammad, A (2019) Assessment of barriers to Risk Management implementation in small construction projects in Nigeria. African Journal of Built Environment Research, 3(1), 15-28.