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M.Tech / M.E / PhD Thesis | Civil Engineering | India | Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016

Causes of Delays in any Construction Project

Naikwadi Sumaiyya R. ^[2] | Khare Pranay R. ^[2]

Abstract: Construction industry is one of fast growing industry all over the world Delays are one of the biggest problem in construction project. Construction delays can be identified as late completion of construction project. Delays can be minimized only when their causes are indentified. The objective of this paper is to study causes of construction delays, effects of delays and methods of minimizing construction delays. Project delay basis of Past literature review. There are many factors induced in delay of project some of factors identified as lack of funds, changes in drawing, lack of effective communication, poor project management. It is therefore recommended that adequate construction budget, timely issuing drawings and information, good project management skills should be main focus of project procurement process.

Keywords: causes of delays, effects of delays, construction project, project management

Edition: Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016,

Pages: 59 - 61