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Enshassi, A, Mohamed, S and Abdel-Hadi, M (2013) Factors affecting the accuracy of pre-tender cost estimates in the gaza strip. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 73-94.

Giddings, B, Anyigor, K and Matthews, L (2013) Social structures, local economic development and environmental quality in deprived communities: The case of the kpirikpiri community in South-East Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 109-33.

Goh, C S and Abdul-Rahman, H (2013) The identification and management of major risks in the Malaysian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 19-32.

Ibironke, O T, Oladinrin, T O, Adeniyi, O and Eboreime, I V (2013) Analysis of non-excusable delay factors influencing contractors' performance in lagos state, Nigeria. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 53-72.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: contractor; cost overrun; non-excusable delays; time overrun
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol18_1_2013/art4_jcdc18-1.pdf
  • Abstract:
    Delays are one of the biggest problems faced by construction firms. The objectives of this study are to identify non-excusable delay factors, their effects on project completion and means of minimising these delays. A questionnaire survey was conducted to solicit the causes, effects and methods of minimising delays with two groups of respondents: consultants and contractors. Data were collected and analysed using a weighted mean method. A total of 57 major factors that cause non-excusable delays were identified from the reviewed literature and were further classified into eight major groups. The findings of this study revealed 20 key factors that cause non-excusable delays. The resultant effects of non-excusable delays are time overrun, cost overrun and disputes, among others. Ensuring adequate financial sources, engaging competent project managers and making all necessary resources available are some of the most important means of minimising non-excusable delays. Since non-excusable delays are specific to contractors, this study concludes that contractors should review their activities so that construction work will not be delayed. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013.

Ismail, S (2013) Factors attracting the use of public private partnership in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 95-108.

Priyadarshani, K, Karunasena, G and Jayasuriya, S (2013) Construction safety assessment framework for developing countries: A case study of Sri Lanka. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 33-51.

Ssegawa-Kaggwa, J, Ngowi, A B and Ntshwene, K (2013) Using a situation analysis to identify the construction industry deficiencies in Botswana. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 18(1), 1-18.