Delays in construction projects: The case of Jordan |
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| Authors: | G. Sweis R. Sweis A. Abu Hammad A. Shboul |
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| Affiliation: | aDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of Jordan, Jordan;bDepartment of Business Administration, Amman – Ahlyah University, Jordan;cDepartment of Civil Engineering, Applied Science University, Jordan;dDepartment of Architecture Engineering, University of Jordan, Jordan |
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| Abstract: | The construction industry is a major player in the economy, generating both, employment and wealth. However many projects experience extensive delays and thereby exceed initial time and cost estimates. A host of causes of construction delays in residential projects were identified and classified according to Drewin’s Open Conversion System. The most common causes were evaluated by using both, the data collected in a survey conducted to residential projects consultant engineers, contractors, and owners, and interviews with senior professionals in the field. Most correspondents agreed that, financial difficulties faced by the contractor and too many change orders by the owner are the leading causes of construction delay. Severe weather conditions and changes in government regulations and laws ranked among the least important causes. |
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| Keywords: | Construction delays Residential construction projects Jordanian construction industry |
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