This study aims to identify the factors causing employer-induced disruption in construction projects and to examine why contractors do not file claims despite frequently encountering such losses. It also aims to develop a scale with tested reliability and validity to measure the causes of employer-induced disruption. Data for the study were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to architects and civil engineers working on the contractor side in projects conducted under the Public Procurement Law No. 4734. The data obtained in the study were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and AMOS 24 software. The scale development process included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using separate samples following the reliability and validity assessments. The findings indicate that the proposed scale possesses a valid and reliable single-factor structure. Additionally, the results reveal that the most significant reasons for not filing a claim are: the lack of qualified technical staff required for record-keeping, the absence of a clause in the contract regarding disruption, and concerns about the potential deterioration of future employment relations with the employer. This study contributes to the literature by providing a validated measurement tool for assessing employer-related disruptions. It also offers recommendations for improving contract management, the documentation process, and awareness of issues among technical staff.
Bakırcı et al. (Fri,) studied this question.