Abstract
Disputes have become an endemic feature of the South Mrican construction industry. When
they are not properly resolved they can escalate causing schedule delays, leading to claims that
require litigation proceedings for resolution if arbitration is not present as a clause in the
contract thus destroying business relationships. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the most
effective dispute resolution methods in the johannesburg construction industry. The methodology
used in this study was quantitative research approach and data was collected via a questionnaire
well-structured. Findings from the study shows that negotiation was ranked first, followed by
arbitration while mini-trial was ranked last in the preferred forms of dispute resolution method in
the Germiston construction industry. The study add to the body of knowledge on the method for
dispute resolution in construction project; but with specific emphasis on the Germiston
construction industry of the Gauteng province of South Africa.