“An evaluation of the causes of construction project delays in the urban areas of South Gujarat”

Abstract

In India, construction projects are facing major problems due to delays. These problems are harming economic success and development. The purpose of this study is to identify the most significant factors that cause delays in construction projects through a survey. A survey was carried out on the various stack holders of construction industries such as architects, engineers, owners, contractors, supervisors, and labours. Out of 30 reasons, 5 major factors are identified using the Relative Important Index (RII) method. The case study results suggest that the most critical factors are Poor monitoring and control, Rework due to errors during construction, High labour wages, Lack of communication with consultant/owner, and Shortage of labour. These findings are likely to contribute significantly to the Indian construction industry's control of project time and cost overrun.