Abstract
This study intends to examine the reasons for construction delays and their effects on the cost and schedule of project completion. The study will look into a number of factors, including weather, labor shortages, changes in design, and material availability that affect building delays. Furthermore, the study will investigate the direct and indirect effects of these delays on the time and cost required to complete the project, including higher labor costs, longer project durations, and possible fines. The results of this study will offer insightful information on how crucial it is to control construction delays well in order to reduce their detrimental influence on project outcomes.
In the construction industry, delays in construction are a frequent occurrence that have a major impact on the cost and time required to complete projects. The objective of this research is to examine the reasons behind construction delays, their consequences, and how they affect the cost and schedule of project completion. Statistical analysis, survey and interview data collecting, and a thorough literature review comprise the research approach used. An overview of the several variables that affect construction delays is given by the literature review, which includes modifications to the design, unfavorable weather, a shortage of materials, low labor productivity, and poor project management. The many kinds of delays, including excused and non-excusable delays, as well as their legal ramifications, are also covered in the study. Professionals in the construction industry, such as project managers, contractors, and subcontractors, are surveyed and interviewed in order to gather data. To determine the main reasons for delays and how they affect the duration and expense of the project's completion, the gathered data is statistically examined using techniques like regression analysis and correlation analysis. According to the study's findings, design modifications, insufficient project planning, and a lack of coordination among project stakeholders are the most frequent reasons for construction delays.