Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects
Project delays are referred to a situation where the project is not completed within the schedule. Projects can be delayed for a large number of reasons and usually will contribute to the cost and time overruns. Project delays are considered as one of the common problems in the construction in...
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| description | Project delays are referred to a situation
where the project is not completed within the
schedule. Projects can be delayed for a large
number of reasons and usually will contribute
to the cost and time overruns. Project delays
are considered as one of the common problems
in the construction industry and usually,
causing negative effects on the project in terms
of performance, time and cost. In relation
to the construction projects in Malaysia, the
objectives of the study are as to identify the
factors causing project delays and to suggest
solutions to reduce project delays. The researcher
conducted three (3) semi-structured interviews
to collect data to achieve the objectives. The
interview sessions were conducted among three
contractors chosen from different companies
to access about their experience involving the
project delays. The respondents were requested
to comment to the factors for project delays
and to suggest approaches for overcoming
the problems of project delays. The research
findings indicate that financial constraints,
delay in subcontractors’ works and improper
project planning are the major causes of project
delays. The findings of the research suggest that
manage financial resources efficiently, clients to
pay progress payment to contractors on time,
effective communication between contractors
and labours, motivate labours through proper
training, and proper project planning can help to
reduce project delays. |
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| spelling | iium-817392020-11-19T08:29:03Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/81739/ Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects Tan, Chin Keng Ismail, Amalin Sofia Yeoh, Kah Ching HD28 Management. Industrial Management Project delays are referred to a situation where the project is not completed within the schedule. Projects can be delayed for a large number of reasons and usually will contribute to the cost and time overruns. Project delays are considered as one of the common problems in the construction industry and usually, causing negative effects on the project in terms of performance, time and cost. In relation to the construction projects in Malaysia, the objectives of the study are as to identify the factors causing project delays and to suggest solutions to reduce project delays. The researcher conducted three (3) semi-structured interviews to collect data to achieve the objectives. The interview sessions were conducted among three contractors chosen from different companies to access about their experience involving the project delays. The respondents were requested to comment to the factors for project delays and to suggest approaches for overcoming the problems of project delays. The research findings indicate that financial constraints, delay in subcontractors’ works and improper project planning are the major causes of project delays. The findings of the research suggest that manage financial resources efficiently, clients to pay progress payment to contractors on time, effective communication between contractors and labours, motivate labours through proper training, and proper project planning can help to reduce project delays. Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2020-04-06 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/81739/1/81739_Prelimary%20Studies%20of%20Delays%20in%20Construction.pdf Tan, Chin Keng and Ismail, Amalin Sofia and Yeoh, Kah Ching (2020) Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects. Malaysian Journal of Business and Economics (MJBE), Special Edition 2019 (Issue 2 (December)). pp. 161-179. ISSN 2289-6856 E-ISSN 2289-8018 https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/mjbe/article/view/2126 |
| spellingShingle | HD28 Management. Industrial Management Tan, Chin Keng Ismail, Amalin Sofia Yeoh, Kah Ching Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title | Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title_full | Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title_fullStr | Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title_short | Prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| title_sort | prelimary studies of delays in construction projects |
| topic | HD28 Management. Industrial Management |
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