India, July 21 -- I am an empanelled arbitrator for infrastructure projects. I am also a member of dispute resolution boards in a few such contracts. This is the result of a change in my professional trajectory towards infrastructure almost 27 years ago. My experience as a project person, and now as a conciliator, has made me realise that securing a contract is relatively easier than execution due to ambiguity, inadequate study and interpretation of the contract by both the involved parties, namely the client and the contractor.
A third entity by the name of consultant is sometimes introduced in big-size projects with the purpose of ensuring a smooth and timely completion without any conflicts. They too add to the confusion. This is despit...