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), pp. 53-72. ISSN 1823-6499
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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contractor; cost overrun; non-excusable delays; time overrun |
| Index terms: | Lagos State, construction work, non-excusable delay, time overrun, project manager, dispute, cost overrun, Nigeria, questionnaire, construction firm, survey |
| Subjects: | operations management, financial and cost management, organization, profession, data collection methods, dispute resolution, project controls, Geography |
| Topics: | Cost Management, Business Strategy, Geographical Context, Project Management, Research Practice, Roles and Professions, Legal Issues, Time Control |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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