Investigation Into Fraud and Unethical Conduct in the Construction Industry.

摘要

Construction contracting has evolved over the years and has its own set of rules and regulations. Some of the rules and regulations are spelled out in the form of contracts. Others are established by federal, state, and local regulations. A project manager, contract administrator, or owner's representative (all terms often used to refer to the owner's representative) is usually involved in several of the many stages of a project. Some of the different stages include: project design, bidding, contract award, contract administration while project is under construction, and claims resolution. In order for the owner's representative to successfully represent the owner and manage the project, he should be aware of some of the problems and pitfalls that may be encountered and be prepared to effectively deal with them. This paper will look at problems caused by fraudulent and unethical conduct and will concentrate on federal government construction contracts. Signs and indicators of fraud will be discussed as well as methods of preventing fraudulent behavior or dealing with fraud once it is discovered.