Factors Causing Delay and Methodology of Ranking for Residential Projects

The construction sector in India is a significant indicator of the expansion, as it creates investment opportunities across various related sectors. Delay in construction projects is considered one of the most accepted problems causing a multitude of negative effects on the projects as well as parties engaged with it. Delay of construction project can be defined as the late completion of the work in comparison with planned schedule or contract schedule. Projects can be delayed due to number of reasons that may be due to the client, contractor, acts of God or a third party. They may occur early or later in the projects development. Delays can be minimizes only when their cause are identified. The objective of this study was to identify the major causes of delays, the effects of delays, finding importance of each delay factors using Relative Importance Index and Importance Index value method. This study was carried out based on review literature and questionnaire survey. The dissertation presents the results of a questionnaire survey conducted to identify and evaluate the Relative Importance Index and Importance Index value of the significant factors contributing to delay. Respondents of this survey included personal from consultants and contractors involved in various groups. The report also suggests minimization of the identified delays.