TITLE:
Perception-Based Assessment of the Factors Causing Delays in Construction Projects
AUTHORS:
Om Prakash Giri
KEYWORDS:
Construction Projects, Construction Industry, Delay Causes, Construction De-lays, Project Performance
JOURNAL NAME:
Engineering,
Vol.15 No.7,
July
25,
2023
ABSTRACT: Construction delay is a widespread issue in the construction industry of
developing countries, and Nepal is no exception. These delays extend project
durations and lead to cost overruns and disputes among stakeholders. To address
this problem, this study aimed to identify and analyze the significant factors
that contribute to construction project delays in Nepal. To gather data, a
well-structured questionnaire was developed and administered to a sample of 100
participants, including contractors, consultants, and civil engineers. Various
statistical tests were conducted to ensure the data’s integrity and
consistency, such as reliability assessments and factor analyses. The findings
of the study highlighted multiple factors contributing to delays in construction projects such as inadequate design, poor
communication, and coordination among stakeholders, insufficient experience and
planning by contractors, delays in material delivery and testing, labor-related
problems including shortages and low qualifications, and external factors like
regulatory changes and unforeseen circumstances. By identifying these major
causes of construction project delays, this study presented insightful information that can contribute to the analysis and evaluation of
project performance.