Construction delays can be defined as the late completion of work compared to the planned schedule or contract
schedule. Construction delays can be minimized only when their cause are identified. The objective of this study was to identify
the major causes of construction delays, the effects of delays, and methods of minimizing construction delays. This study was
carried out based on literature review and a questionnaire survey. A total of eight groups were contributed to the cause of
construction delays, six factors that effects delays and fifteen methods of minimizing construction delays were identified based
on literature review.
