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K.V., P, V., V, R., V and Bhat, N (2019) Analysis of causes of delay in Indian construction projects and mitigation measures. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(01), 58–78.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Infrastructure projects; India; Construction time; Construction project management; Construction in developing countries; Delays in project delivery;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1366-4387
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFMPC-04-2018-0020
  • Abstract:
    Construction projects in India continue to suffer excessive delays. This paper aims to investigate the delay causes in India by project sector (transport, power, buildings and water) and carry out a comparative study of delay causes in design build (DB) projects with that of design bid build (DBB) projects along with mitigation measures. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted among major clients, contractors and consultants in India. Importance Index was used for ranking of the delay causes. Projects were categorized based on the type, and causes of delay in each project type were identified. Projects were also categorized based on type of contract, and delay causes in DB and DBB projects were compared. Statistical analysis of responses by Cronbach’s alpha, one-way analysis of variance, Kruskal–Wallis tests was carried out with Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with senior industry professionals to develop exhaustive mitigation measures. Findings The research findings indicate finance-related causes as the most critical causes of delay in Indian projects. Delay in settlement of claims, contractor’s financial difficulties, delay in payment for extra work/variations by owner, late payment from contractor to subcontractor or suppliers, variation orders/changes of scope by owner during construction and changes in design by owner were the highly ranked delay causes. The research found no significant difference in the delay causes in DB and DBB projects. Originality/value This is the first study wherein delay causes for various project types within a single country are identified. In addition, the study has identified and compared the delay causes in DB projects and DBB projects. Mitigation measures developed in this study will help professionals and project managers not just in India but other developing countries as well to alleviate delay causes and in improvement of project timelines.

Kärnä, S and Junnonen, J-M (2017) Designers’ performance evaluation in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 154-69.

Kalutara, P, Zhang, G, Setunge, S and Wakefield, R (2017) Factors that influence Australian community buildings’ sustainable management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 94-117.

Leung, M-Y, Liu, A M M and Wong, M M-k (2006) Impact of stress-coping behaviour on estimation performance. Construction Management and Economics, 24(01), 55-67.

Lu, W, Hua, Y and Zhang, S (2017) Logistic regression analysis for factors influencing cost performance of design-bid-build and design-build projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 118-32.

Lu, W, Li, Z and Wang, S (2017) The role of justice for cooperation and contract’s moderating effect in construction dispute negotiation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(01), 133-53.

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Osei-Kyei, R, Chan, A P, Yao, Y and Mazher, K M (2019) Conflict prevention measures for public–private partnerships in developing countries. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(01), 39–57.

Santoso, D S and Bourpanus, N (2019) Moving to e-bidding. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(01), 2–18.

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Singla, H K and Samanta, P K (2019) Determinants of dividend payout of construction companies: a panel data analysis. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 24(01), 19–38.

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Velho Júnior, V E, Costa Melo, I, Alves Junior, P N and Rebelatto, D A d N (2019) Analysis of real estate management of lease service agreements by the public sector of a Latin American metropolis. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 24(01), 97–122.

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