Abstract
Time performance of a project is usually a particularly important consideration for the construction parties. Often, the most troublesome construction disputes involve delay and failure to complete the work in the specified time frame. Many variables have an impact upon construction delay in Saudi Arabia. This study aims at identifying the risk matrix for delay causes in construction projects in Saudi Arabia from consultants' viewpoint. A questionnaire survey was undertaken of 51 consultants working on construction projects in the Northern Province of Saudi Arabia. Thirty five delay causes were identified through literature review. The study concluded that the top delay causes in construction projects in Saudi Arabia from consultants' perspective are: bid award for lowest price, changes in material types and specifications during construction, contract management, duration of contract period, fluctuation of prices of materials, frequent changes in design, improper planning, inflationary pressure, lack of adequate manpower, long period between design and time of implementation, payments delay, poor labor productivity and rework.
Highlights
The construction industry is at or near the top in the annual rate of business failures and resulting liabilities compared to other industries (Chapman, 2001)
This study presents the findings of a survey aims at identifying the risk map for delay causes in construction projects in Saudi Arabia from the consultants’ perspective
The most troublesome construction disputes involve delay and failure to complete the work in the specified time frame
Summary
The construction industry is at or near the top in the annual rate of business failures and resulting liabilities compared to other industries (Chapman, 2001). This is because it is a risky business with too many uncertainties that management has to deal with (Enshassi and Abu Mosa, 2008). As a consequence of these causes, the construction of projects may face problems, which could cause delay in the project completion time. Project delay is considered to be one of the most serious and frequent problems in the Saudi Arabian construction industry (Faridi and Al-Sayegh, 2006). Project delay is considered to be one of the most serious and frequent problems in the Saudi Arabian construction industry (Faridi and Al-Sayegh, 2006). Assaf and Al-Hejji (2006) found that only 30%
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