Impact of Equipment Downtime on Construction Project

The construction industry is the foundation of every country's economy. India is the second largest industry in terms of contribute the maximum percentage to GDP growth. The progress of building operation now depends for a some few days on the supply of tools, system of use, greater breakdown recovery, preparation and management. Invariably, system downtime is regarded as one of the most important concerns facing highway contractors and plant managers. Owing to the complex behavior of equipment maintenance activities and downtime, efforts to minimize downtime frequently result in dismay. A questionnaire survey had to be collect primary data regarding the equipment downtime in the construction industry. The questionnaire is intended to determine the cause of equipment downtime on construction industry with the help of professional opinions about the same. The questionnaire was developed by using extensive literature review. Relative Importance Index (RII) was calculated to rank causes of equipment downtime. This research describe varies types of construction equipment depending on their applications. Also important for site management to possess proper knowledge about equipment in terms of its capacity, complexity and technical suitability to be used under the given conditions. This research study will help construction industry stakeholders to understand barriers, which cause the equipment downtime in construction projects.