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Disparities of Factors Affecting the Duration of Construction Projects Among Countries


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/irece.v12i1.19284

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Delay is one of the most prevalent challenges that hamper the completion of construction projects. Previous studies have presented a substantial number of factors that cause delays. This research aims to identify the causes of construction project delays in many countries and highlights the discrepancy in these studies in terms of identifying the factors and ranking them according to their importance. Data have been derived from secondary sources through a detailed review of the related literature. The studies have been filtered to identify the top five factors that cause project delays. The collected data have been analyzed using different statistical tools. The analysis highlights the significant factors causing delays and the relationship of each factor with the country wherein a project is located. The results of this study provide a clear vision of the significant factors that cause delays in construction projects, thereby allowing the authorities to devise strategies to avoid these problems.
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Delay; Construction Projects; Relative Importance Index; Causes of Delay

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