https://gphjournal.org/index.php/mce/issue/feedGPH-International Journal Of Mechanical And Civil Engineering2025-11-19T11:18:58+00:00Dr. EKEKE, JOHN NDUBUEZEdrekekejohn@gmail.comOpen Journal Systems<p style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #333;"><strong>GPH-International Journal Of Mechanical And Civil Engineering</strong> <strong>(e-ISSN <a href="https://portal.issn.org/resource/ISSN/3050-967X" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3050-967X</a>)</strong> is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing research and innovation in mechanical and civil engineering. The journal publishes original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and technical papers covering topics such as structural analysis, materials engineering, fluid mechanics, construction technology, sustainable design, and infrastructure development. By providing a global platform for engineers, researchers, and practitioners, it fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives advancements in both theoretical and applied aspects of engineering.</p>https://gphjournal.org/index.php/mce/article/view/2166The Role of Trust in Civil Construction Negotiations: A Brazilian Case Study2025-11-19T11:18:58+00:00Murillo Diasagenda.murillo@gmail.comCarlos André Campos Panzarininoreplygphjournals@gmail.com<p>This article investigates an intricate real estate negotiation occurred in Sorocaba, São Paulo. The R$360 million transaction encountered a major obstacle because a real estate intermediary led to the breakdown of trust. The negotiating team faces increasing difficulties because they need to handle various relationships and power systems to protect the agreement. The negotiating team needs to show their ability to rebuild trust during agreement completion but their ongoing disputes threaten to surpass their problem-solving capacity. The case study presents an interesting story about negotiation and conflict resolution and relationship development which offers vital data for academic researchers and professional practitioners.</p>2025-11-19T11:17:28+00:00##submission.copyrightStatement##