An Overview on the Issue of Delay in the Construct

Authors: Sunitha V Doraisamy Zainal Abidin Akasah Riduan Yunus

Publish Date: 2015

Volume: , Issue: , Pages: 313-319

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Abstract

Construction delay is a common problem in the construction industry It is important to study this problem by investigating the overview of previous study on the issue of project delays and potential solutions to overcome it Review of literatures shows the causes and necessary suggestions in project delays which is plaguing the construction industry in different nations Various causes have been identified and suggestions have been poured out to minimize the problem as much as possible Delay in projects is something that couldn’t be avoided looking at the situation of the construction industry especially in developing countries Delay in projects happen somewhere during the construction process and some even at the point of completion of a construction project The delivery of a construction project on time and according to the expected budget is very much needed The unsuccessfulness on doing so has invited many research on this issue to determine and investigate the causes and as well the effect of project delays in the construction industry There are sectors in Malaysia that contributes to the country’s economy and the construction industry is one of it This paper is an overview of the issue of a project delay where the seriousness of this issue could be understood and may help to invite some researchers to proffer solution to this situation in the coming future

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