Major causes of construction time and cost overruns: A case of selected educational sector projects in Ghana

Famiyeh, S; Amoatey, C T; Adaku, E and Agbenohevi, C S (2017) Major causes of construction time and cost overruns: A case of selected educational sector projects in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 15(2), pp. 181-198.

Abstract

This study reveals the key factors which cause construction time overruns, such as financial problems and poor inspection, and cost overruns, such as financial difficulty by client and variations in designs, in projects related to the education sector in Ghana.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: construction; Ghana; project; time; cost
Index terms: overrun, variation, cost overrun, inspection, Ghana, construction time
Subjects: financial and cost management, Geography, contractual condition, project controls, quality assurance
Topics: Time Control, Contract Administration, Quality Management, Geographical Context, Cost Management
Descriptive scope: 2 PC

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