Disputes will inevitably arise on any construction site. While it is not possible nor realistic to expect that all claims can be avoided or will be properly resolved, understanding the nature of these claims, what gives rise to them and conducting an effective risk management analysis early on in the project will hopefully assist all parties to a contract, and to profit and benefit from the construction project.

The intent of this paper is to provide the reader with an overview of construction related claims, along with some useful, practical advice on how to avoid these claims.