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Causes Of Delay In Road Construction Projects. Construction delay considered as one of the most recurring problems in the implementation of construction projectsIt is widely known to have an adverse impact on project success in terms of time quality and cost. The results were analysed using the Relative Importance Index RII and Spearmans Rank Correlation Coefficients which indicated that the top ten causes of delay in Malawi are. According to Loftus 7 a project is a temporary e ort with a start and. It should also be noted that most of the causes of delay are not unique to Malawi and have been observed in other southern African countries such as South Africa Botswana and Swaziland.
Change In Project Scope. This paper studied a list of construction delay causes gathered from literature having different types of construction different countries different periods and different numbers of delay causes. Construction delays will lead to bad relations between these parties and the cost of a construction project will be increased along the addition of the time given. The parties that involved ensuring the success of a construction project are clients contractors and consultants. Poor contract management storage of material financing and payment for work changes in site conditions and improper planning. 12 Statement of the Research Problem The majority of road construction projects in Tanzania do not get completed.
The scope of work in a construction project defines as the deliverables that are expected at.
It should also be noted that most of the causes of delay are not unique to Malawi and have been observed in other southern African countries such as South Africa Botswana and Swaziland. This study aims to develop a broad knowledge of the primary causes of delays in road construction projects. 12 Statement of the Research Problem The majority of road construction projects in Tanzania do not get completed. This delay can be cause by underestimates of productivity improper project planning and scheduling poor site management and supervision wrong construction methods equipment breakdowns unreliable subcontractors or suppliers. Top 8 Reasons for Delays in Construction Projects 1. The three reasons mentioned here can largely explain some of the troubles faced by major infrastructure projects in the UK.