International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Identification of influencing factors causing Delays in Construction project by Factor Analysis K.V. Surendran1 , C.Shankar2 1Student
M.E.(CEM), Civil Engineering Department, Coimbatore Institute of Technology/Anna University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
2Assistant
Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Coimbatore Institute of Technology/Anna University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract – Construction industry in India is mounting with very rapid speed. In India, construction is one of the largest economic
activities after agriculture. One of the most noteworthy problems that may occur in the construction project is delays and the consequential of these delays differs considerably from project to project. Any disturbances to the project objectives will certainly donate to project delays with its specified opposing effects on project aims. Delays on construction projects are becoming a worldwide phenomenon. The objective of this study was to identify the reasons for delay in construction buildings. These factors were identified from literature review and using these factors questionnaire was prepared and it consists of total of 40 factors causing delay. The questionnaire form was directly given to various construction companies in personal. The data were analyzed using reliability statistics, factor analysis, correlation and regression. From this analysis, key dimensions causing delay in construction can be found. Keywords: Contractor, Owner, Labor, Design, Material, External
1. INTRODUCTION Construction delay is measured to be one of the recurring problems in the construction industry and it has a conflicting effect on project achievement in terms of time, cost and quality. Leading to achievement is highly critical factor in project life cycle. Also due to huge struggle in construction industry it is crucial to study the causes and critical factors which control the project success. Construction delays can be defined as the slow achievement of work compared to the planned schedule or contract schedule. Construction delays can be lessening only when their causes are identified. The project delay in the construction industry is a worldwide or large-scale detectable fact affecting not only the construction industry but the overall economy of a country as well. Project delay involves multiple complicated issues all of which are perpetually of decisive magnitude to the parties to the construction contract. Delay factors are considered to be compelling factor in the delivery of a construction project on time, within budget and at the required quality. The success of the construction project requires strong strategies, good practices and careful judgment for completion of project on schedule with proper quality and with estimates cost. Delays are the most familiar and costly problem encountered on construction projects. Construction delays are significant part of the construction project life cycle. Even with present advanced technology, and management understanding of project management techniques, construction delay projects continue to suffer on delays and project completion dates. The major reason for delay includes strikes, rework, deficit organization, shortage of materials, machinery failure, and change orders. Delays are costly to all parties involving in the construction industry and often result in dispute. The time and expense incurred to produce a claims document in itself is consequential. There is room for improvement in present practices for keeping track of delays. Therefore, following an exile and more accurate delay analysis technique can be used to reduce the delay in construction.
2. SCOPE OF WORK The scope of the study will shelter the construction projects of residential and commercial buildings. This study is adorable to evaluate the level of understanding and smearing these delay concepts in planning, design and field operation. The questionnaire would be planned based on the causes of construction delays and it will be dispersed to the site engineers, project managers, supervisors and others.
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