It's essential to have a strategic approach that ensures smooth project progression. Start with open and consistent communication through regular meetings to address issues & set expectations. Keeping detailed records of all agreements and changes helps prevent misunderstandings and disputes. Additionally, establish a strong conflict resolution protocol by designating a neutral party to mediate any disagreements swiftly and fairly. To avoid monopolies & ensure flexibility, consider engaging multiple subcontractors for each activity. This way, you have options and can mitigate risks of delays caused by conflicts or underperformance.

I think that the AI drafting the article is somehow confusing conflict resolution and conflict prevention . However , without the latter and without proper anticipation, conflicts of various types ( not only subcontractor conflicts ) can be difficult to resolve which would badly impact project performance.

Conflicts with the subcontractor are possible in civil engineering. Therefore, clarification and clear direct communication can play an important role in preventing or reducing conflicts. Also, adherence to the terms of the contract, implementation methods, and acceptance criteria is an important matter in preventing conflicts.

Beside the 3 points of the first answer (clear communication, document agreements, designate a neutral party to mediate), we need also to Implement a detailed, updated schedule with shared milestones to ensure accountability.

If the project is already on tight schedule, negotiate with the subcontractors to find out what can be done immediately for them so that they can get back to work. After the work is done, conduct an interview and launch necessary investigation to find out the root cause of the conflict. This is to ensure the same situation doesn't happen again. Different problem will need different solution. Miscommunication? Simplify reporting and communication. Unattended problem previously reported? Find out whether it's due to negligence or a gap in workflow. "Fix" the person or the process. Late payout? Resolve this with the main contractor or client and make sure a schedule is put in place for subsequent payments.