An extensive examination of the barriers faced by contractors leading to project delays

Abstract

Delays in the construction industry have continued over time, and its dynamics evolve with each generation, leading to significant differences in the sector. These delays stem from many factors disaggregated across various stakeholders, including contractors, owners, consultants and the workforce. However, this particular study focuses on the challenges and barriers faced by contractors specifically, which contribute significantly to project delays and, in some cases, even lead to project disruption. To comprehensively address this problem, a rigorous scientific research paper has been established. This paper aims to identify the key factors that contribute to project delays. It involved an extensive review of existing research, accumulating a wealth of data regarding the root causes of delay, and creating a comprehensive table highlighting 17 underlying factors commonly cited in previous studies. The factors affecting the construction industry were described and discussed. As this problem continued and worsened over time, this research effort was ultimately concluded by recommended to conduct another research study for more in-depth investigation and an attempt to confirm the provenance of those factors that constitute a major obstacle to contractors and project delays and to try to reach solutions. Radically to prevent these obstacles in the future to ensure the presence of those factors that were extracted and discussed through the research studies presented. The overarching goal was to reveal the underlying foundations of this major challenge facing the construction industry, enabling more effective mitigation and resolution strategies.