Construction Research Congress 2020
Comparative Analysis of Factors Causing Delay in Residential Construction Projects in Pakistan
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
ABSTRACT
Construction delays in developing countries present a very significant challenge resulting in cost and time overruns. There is a need to understand the underlying reasons for delays. The authors surveyed clients, consultants, and contractors on twenty residential projects in Pakistan to understand the causes of construction delays and their effects. Fifty-three main delay factors were identified based on literature study, pilot survey, and discussion with the executives of project stakeholders. These delay factors were grouped into three major categories, i.e., delays related to clients, consultants, and contractors. All major stakeholders were asked to give their feedback regarding these delay categories. The results showed that out of 20 residential projects, eleven projects (55 percent) experienced a 10 percent time overrun, six projects (30 percent) faced 20 percent time overrun, and three projects (15 percent) met more than 20 percent time overrun. The main factors causing project delays were inefficient decision-making process, owner’s interference, unsafe work conditions, change orders, lack of qualified subcontractors, inadequate finance management, error in designs, errors in construction, and ineffective communication. This study will be useful to stakeholders for identifying potential factors that can cause delays. It will also prepare them to take appropriate measures to minimize the delays and their subsequent impacts on the construction projects.
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Construction Research Congress 2020: Project Management and Controls, Materials, and Contracts
Pages: 640 - 648
Editors: David Grau, Ph.D., Arizona State University, Pingbo Tang, Ph.D., Arizona State University, and Mounir El Asmar, Ph.D., Arizona State University
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8288-9
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Published online: Nov 9, 2020
Published in print: Nov 9, 2020
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