𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬
Delays in construction projects are unavoidable, but understanding the underlying causes can help reduce them. Interestingly, the factors that contribute to delays differ depending on perspective.
Consultants report top challenges in labor management and complex design, while contractors face labor shortages and unrealistic contract durations. Owners are concerned with delayed payments and material shortages.
Below is a ranking of the causes of delay based on various perspectives. Insights drawn from Patil et al.'s (2017) research
What are your thoughts? Have you faced similar challenges in your projects?
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