Author(s): Ariani Wulandari, Dian Pramudito and Budi Santoso

Abstract: The study investigates the critical role of building building surveys in shaping dispute resolution outcomes within construction arbitration, emphasizing their influence on procedural efficiency, evidentiary reliability, and arbitral tribunal decision-making. By examining twenty recent arbitration case studies alongside established professional standards and procedural frameworks, the research integrates both qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess how survey quality, transparency, and timing affect arbitration performance indicators. Key variables such as survey commissioning stage, adherence to RICS and IBA standards, transparency scores, tribunal reliance, and time-to-award were analyzed using comparative and correlational methods. The results revealed strong positive relationships between early survey engagement, methodological transparency, and tribunal confidence, with significant reductions in arbitration duration and expert challenges observed where professional standards were rigorously applied. Findings further suggest that transparent documentation—covering assumptions, calibration protocols, and traceability—directly contributes to reduced procedural friction and improved enforceability of arbitral awards. Conversely, delayed surveys and inconsistent methodological practices were associated with higher costs, longer resolution periods, and greater evidentiary disputes. The study concludes that building surveys are not merely technical deliverables but are integral to legal strategy and dispute governance in construction conflicts. Practical recommendations include early commissioning of surveys, institutionalizing adherence to recognized standards, enhancing data traceability through digital tools such as BIM, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between surveyors and legal practitioners. Collectively, these insights demonstrate that robust survey design, transparent evidence management, and procedural alignment with arbitral frameworks can transform building surveys from reactive instruments of proof into proactive tools of dispute prevention and efficient resolution.

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