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28 articles for “Delays in construction project”
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Identifying Factors Leading to Cost Overrun in Construction Projects in Jordan
Abstract: The problem of cost overrun in construction industry is common worldwide and the construction industry in Jordan is no exception. The main objective of the study reported in this paper was to identify the causes of cost overrun in construction projects in Jordan. A comprehensive literature review from various sources was made to carry out the study. A questionnaire survey was conducted to find the causes of cost overrun related …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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Identification and Management of Risk in Building and Infrastructure Projects
Abstract: Building and infrastructure projects are very large and complex in nature consisting of extensive risks. For the successful accomplishment of these projects, risk identification and management should be used effectively. This paper recognizes the critical risk factors related to building and infrastructure projects in India. Seventy risks were identified through an in-depth study of literature related to risk in building and infrastructure projects. These seventy risks were categorized into eight …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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DESIGN MANAGEMENT FOR EPC CONTRACT
Abstract: Design management can be defined as the effective management of design process, design planning, cost-effective design, allocation of design liability, and co-ordination of project participants during design process. The fundamental principle of design management is to provide a co-ordinated design on time by fulfilling client’s requirement. Co-ordination among designer, client and contractor is a widespread problem in the construction industry.Significant advances have made for EPC contract; but only a few …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Simulation Study of Construction Work Zones – A Case Study
Abstract: Rapid infrastructure development paves way to widening and strengthening of highways. During this process, construction work zones are encountered. Speed in the construction work zones is a vital factor to be focused upon, especially on highways. If the speed is high, fatal accidents will occur in the work zone and if it is too low, it will contribute towards the delay, followed by increased queue lengths and thereby increased vehicle …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 113–123 Read article
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Identification and Assessment of the Factors causing Cost Overrun in Housing Projects
Abstract: Poor cost performance is a major problem in construction industry, especially in developing countries like India. Statistics reveal that majority of the projects faces the issue of cost overrun. The interrelationship between the causes of cost overrun and stakeholders has not been explored yet. The aim of the research is to minimize the effects of project cost overrun. The objective of the study is to categorize and rank the potential …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–34 Read article
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Economic Sustainability of Transportation Infrastructure Procurement: The Differing Site Condition Clause Debate as an Underlying Environmental Trigger to Cost Overruns
Abstract: Case law is rife with contractual disputes arising due to lack of adequate geotechnical risk containment during procurement. The use of a ‘Differing Site Conditions (DSC) clause’, implies that, in the event of encountering a subsurface/geo-environmental condition different from that which was indicated in the contract, the owner bears the additional cost for executing the work under such conditions. However, the literature indicates a divergence in industry practise, with some …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 11–19 Read article
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Time Overrun Causes in Public Construction Projects in Saudi Arabia: Contractors’ View
Abstract: The time schedule in construction projects is one of the prime measures for project success. However, the construction industry worldwide is full of projects that were completed with significant time overrun. This problem is critical and has negative effects on construction parties in terms of growth in adversarial relationships, mistrust, litigation, arbitration and cash flow problems. This study aims at identifying the time overrun causes in public construction projects in …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 67–75 Read article
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Analysis of Time and Cost Overruns in Road Project
Abstract: Management of the risk is the best approach during construction of road project, wherein numbers of unforeseen factors are involved. The project under consideration is the construction of 30 m wide road from Wadalagaon to Takligaon under the jurisdiction of Nashik Municipal Corporation. The road construction was started especially to cater the huge crowd likely to occur during Sinhastha Kumbha Mela, which comprises of laying of water supply, storm water …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 52–57 Read article