Springer Claims and Disputes in Sustainable Construction (Management in the Built Environment)

This book examines how the transition toward sustainable and green construction is reshaping nature, causes, and management of construction claims and disputes. As sustainability requirements introduce new technologies, performance-based targets, certification systems, and regulatory obligations, traditional claim management approaches often prove inadequate. This book addresses that gap by providing a dedicated, structured treatment of claims specific to sustainable construction projects. This book integrates theory, professional practice, and real-world project insights to explore emerging claim categories related to energy performance, environmental compliance, innovative materials, ESG obligations, lifecycle performance, and stakeholder accountability. Readers find systematic frameworks for identifying, analyzing, preventing, and resolving disputes within complex sustainable projects environments. Emphasis is placed on risk allocation, governance mechanisms, contract interpretation, and collaborative dispute resolution strategies suited to sustainability-driven projects. A distinctive feature of the book is its practical orientation. It includes analytical models, comparative tables, diagnostic frameworks, structured typologies, and illustrative case examples designed to enhance both conceptual understanding and professional application. The presentation is intentionally didactic and structured, enabling readers to translate theory into actionable strategies. The primary benefit for readers is the ability to understand, anticipate, and manage claims unique to sustainable construction contexts. This book equips researchers, practitioners, consultants, and decision-makers with tools to reduce disputes, strengthen project governance, and improve delivery outcomes in increasingly complex and sustainability-focused construction environments.