Intro
Foreword by Professor Chimay Anumba
Foreword by Professor Peter Brandon, OBE
Foreword by Dr. Christopher To
Preface
Contents
Bias in Construction Dispute Negotiation
The Happening of Bias in Construction Dispute Negotiation
Introduction
Manifestations of Bias in CDN
Anchoring
Overconfidence
Self-serving
Hindsight
Confirmation
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Bias Framework Development
Validation
Findings
Implications on Construction Project Dispute Management
Minimizing Bias in CDN: The Important Role of Project Manager

Optimizing the CDN Mechanism
Summary
References
Conceptualising Bias in Construction Dispute Negotiation
Introduction
Bias Constructs in Construction Dispute Negotiation (CDN)
Self-reflection of Disputants
Self-realization of Disputants Through a CDN Simulation
Observations of Third-Party Neutrals
Magnitude of the Biases
Bias Minimizing Approaches
Grouping of Bias Minimizing Approaches
Strategy-Based
Attitude-Based
Process-Based
Implications on Dispute Management
Summary
References
A Bias Detection Tool for Construction Dispute Negotiation

Introduction
Bias Detection in CDN
The Development of a Bias Detection Tool for Construction Dispute Negotiation
Devising and Conducting the Data Collection Survey
Comparison of the Two Rounds of Survey Responses
Extension of Factors (1st Round)
Extraction of Factors (2nd Round)
Longitudinal Factorial Invariance
Usefulness and Implications of the Tool
Summary
References
Special Forms of Bias: Endowment Effect and Reactive Devaluation
Introduction
Endowment Effect
Sources of EE
Ownership
Loss Aversion
Status Quo Bias
Strategic Bargaining Habit

Manifestations of EE in CDN
Questionnaire Survey
Findings
Discussions
Managing EE
Reactive Devaluation
Theoretical Explanation of Reactive Devaluation
Manifestations of RD in CDN
Taxonomies of RD Behaviors in CDN
Discussion
Managing RD in CDN
Summary
References
Minimising Biases in Construction Dispute Negotiation
Introduction
Overview of Mediation Development in Hong Kong Construction Industry
Research Design of the Study
Bias Minimizing Approaches
Allow Adequate Time and Effort in Making Decisions

Consider the Opposite and Question Oneself
Be Rational and Consider Long-Term Benefit
Dispute Resolution Mechanism Design
Usefulness of the Bias Mitigating Approaches
Data Analyses and Findings
Validation of the Findings
On the Practice of Biased Behaviors
Suggestions from the Interviewees
Follow Up on the Suggestion of the Third-Party Neutrals
Insights from Mediation Rules
Embracing De-biasing in Reality Testing
Using Reality Testing to De-bias Disputing Parties' Decision-Making Strategies
Using Reality Testing to De-bias Disputing Parties' Attitudes
Using Reality Testing to De-bias the Mechanism of Mediation.