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Ahmad, H S, Ayoush, M D and Al-Alwan, M S (2019) Causes of delay to public infrastructure projects according to engineers representing different contract parties. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 153–79.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Survey; Construction projects; Roads; Causes of delay; Contract parties; Public infrastructure;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-03-2019-0026
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to investigate the main causes of delay in public construction projects. This is motivated by feedback from public construction experts concerning substantive delays during the last decade. The study thus seeks to help decision makers in Jordan and elsewhere identify problems and develop mitigating strategies. Design/methodology/approach Causes of delay were identified from previous related studies and then augmented after consultation with experts. This resulted in 56 delay factors classified into eight groups. The sampling frame for the study was defined in terms of public construction projects (mostly related to roads) owned by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing in Jordan. A survey was conducted with engineers working as representatives of the owner, contractors or consultants to elicit and evaluate the importance of the 56 delay factors. Findings Overall, 113 completed questionnaire responses were returned and analyzed to rank the causes of delay using the relative importance index method. Owners and consultants showed more interest in factors related to themselves, while contractors showed highest interest in an external factor related to the owner of services. Four recommendations are put forward for decision makers to mitigate against delays. Originality/value This research investigates a relatively large number of delay factors compared to other studies and these are categorized into groups to facilitate thematic understanding. Further, compared to previous related research, this research fills a gap by exploring the opinions of different contract parties.

Aibinu, A A, Carter, S, Francis, V and Vaz-Serra, P (2019) Request for information frequency and their turnaround time in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 1–15.

Ershadi, M J, Edrisabadi, R and Shakouri, A (2019) Strategic alignment of project management with health, safety and environmental management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 78–93.

Eyiah-Botwe, E, Aigbavboa, C O and Thwala, W D (2019) Curbing PPP construction projects’ failure using enhanced stakeholder management success in developing countries. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 50–63.

Jalali, A, Hidzir, N I, Jaafar, M and Dahalan, N (2019) Factors that trigger bullying amongst subcontractors toward intention to quit in the construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 140–52.

Liu, S, Jin, H, Liu, C, Xie, B and Mills, A (2019) Investment apportionments among participants of PPP rental retirement villages. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 64–77.

Owolabi, H, Oyedele, L, Alaka, H, Ajayi, S, Bilal, M and Akinade, O (2019) Risk mitigation in PFI/PPP project finance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 28–49.

Rethnam, O R, Palaniappan, S and Ashokkumar, V (2019) Life cycle cost analysis of 1MW power generation using roof-top solar PV panels. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 124–39.

Sayed, A M, Assaf, S, Aldosary, A S, Hassanain, M A and Abdallah, A (2019) Drivers of e-bidding implementation in the Saudi Arabian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 16–27.

Tennakoon, G, Waidyasekara, A and Ekanayake, B (2019) Revisiting the role of professionals in designing buildings with low embodied and operational energy. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 110–23.

Ugulu, R A, Arewa, A and Allen, S (2019) Project-specific constraints influencing productivity of tradespeople in the Nigerian construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(01), 94–109.