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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/JCEPM.2012.2.3.017

Development of a methodology for analysing and quantifying the impact of delay factors affecting construction projects  

Shebob, Abdulhamid (School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Teesside University)
Dawood, Nashwan (School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Teesside University)
Shah, Raj K. (School of Science and Engineering (SSE), Teesside University)
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Project Management / v.2, no.3, 2012 , pp. 17-29 More about this Journal
Abstract
Delays are one of the biggest problems facing by the construction industry and they have significant financial and social impact in construction projects. The paper presents a framework of Delay Analysis System (DAS) with the aim of analysing the impact of delay factors in Libyan construction projects. The system has designed by integrating the possible delay factors, critical activities of a project using@risk simulator. A case study of building project was demonstrated to identify the impact of delays and the sensitivity of delay factor. The case study result showed that the project might be delayed by 97 to 103 days in comparison to the planned duration. The developed DAS is a tool for analysing and identify the impacts of delay factors and assist to construction manager to take necessary measure in reducing the delay impact. The paper provides a methodology for analysing the possible delay impact in a construction project and informing to construction manager in advance of the possible delay factors.
Keywords
construction delay; industry survey; importance weight; critical delay factors; delay analysis system;
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