Law Development Journal
Vol 8, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Weaknesses of Administrative Sanctions for Construction Services: Analysis of AUPB and its Impact on Effectiveness

Nurliana Ritonga (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Triono Eddy (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Onny Medaline (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The provision of construction services plays a strategic role in national development, but in practice it is still marred by various violations that indicate weak compliance with regulations, technical standards, and work contracts. This study aims to analyze the nature of violations in construction services, examine the application of the General Principles of Good Governance (AUPB) in imposing administrative sanctions, and evaluate the effectiveness of administrative sanction regulations in ensuring legal compliance. The research method used is normative legal research with a statutory and conceptual approach, supported by an analysis of relevant primary and secondary legal materials. The results show that violations in construction services are systemic and multidimensional, and have the potential to develop from administrative violations to civil and criminal offenses. The application of AUPB in imposing administrative sanctions has not been optimal, as reflected in inconsistencies, lack of transparency, and weak accountability. Furthermore, the regulation of administrative sanctions is still general and does not provide clear parameters regarding the classification of violations and the proportionality of sanctions, thus implicating its low effectiveness as a law enforcement instrument. In conclusion, the effectiveness of administrative sanctions in construction services has not been fully able to encourage compliance and ensure orderly construction implementation. Therefore, it is necessary to update more operational regulations, strengthen the supervisory system, and internalize the AUPB in government practices in order to realize law enforcement that is fair, accountable, and oriented towards protecting public interests.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ldj

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

The aims of this journal is to provide a venue for academicians, researchers and practitioners for publishing the original research articles or review articles. The focus and scope of the articles published in this journal deal with a broad range of topics, including: Criminal Law; Civil Law; ...