The leading cause of disputes for Continental Europe for 2019 was errors and/or omissions in the contract documents followed by an unrealistic contract duration or completion date and a failure to properly administer the contract.
While it is new to the top three this year, it is not surprising to see errors and omissions in the contract documents as the leading cause of disputes - it has consistently ranked in top spots in the other regions over the years. In addition, a failure to administer the contract has consistently ranked as one of the main causes of disputes in Continental Europe and other regions. This cause indicates a breakdown in understanding of obligations by the parties and the failure to communicate, which emphasizes the importance of working together to successfully execute a project and limit disputes.