Causes of delays on construction projects: a comprehensive list. Issue 1 (23rd May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Durdyev, Serdar; Hosseini, M. Reza
• Is Part Of: International journal of managing projects in business. Volume 13:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 46
• Publication Date: 2019-05-23
• Subjects: Construction -- Systematic literature review -- Project delays; Project management -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 658.404
• DOI: 10.1108/IJMPB-09-2018-0178
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1753-8378

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review of studies on CPD published between 1985 and 2018. Design/methodology/approach: Before identifying common CPD, research trends were examined in terms of the number of publications in selected journals, as well as the contributions made by countries, institutions and researchers. Findings: The findings reveal that researchers from developing countries have contributed the most to identifying the causes of CPD. A total of 149 causes of CPD were identified in a thorough review of 97 selected studies. Weather/climate conditions, poor communication, lack of coordination and conflicts between stakeholders, ineffective or improper planning, material shortages, financial problems, payment delays, equipment/plant shortage, lack of experience/qualification/competence among project stakeholders, labour shortages and poor site management were identified as the ten most common CPDs. Originality/value: Being the first study of its type, this study provides insight into the research output related to this area and identifies a common set of CPDs, which may provide a better understanding of the key areas requiring attention where steps should be taken to minimise or control factors causing delays in construction projects.