Critical Delay Factors in Construction Projects and Their Proposed Solutions from the Perspective of Total Quality Management

Sherif Awad Mohamed Elsherbiny; Samir Abdel-Fattah Gad; Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Alim

doi:https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I2P101

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Volume 72 | Issue 2 | Year 2024 | Article Id. IJETT-V72I2P101 | DOI : https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I2P101

Critical Delay Factors in Construction Projects and Their Proposed Solutions from the Perspective of Total Quality Management

Sherif Awad Mohamed Elsherbiny, Samir Abdel-Fattah Gad, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Alim

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17 Aug 2023	20 Nov 2023	27 Dec 2023	03 Feb 2024

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Sherif Awad Mohamed Elsherbiny, Samir Abdel-Fattah Gad, Ahmed Mohamed Abdel Alim, "Critical Delay Factors in Construction Projects and Their Proposed Solutions from the Perspective of Total Quality Management," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), vol. 72, no. 2, pp. 1-8, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V72I2P101

Abstract

Construction frequently encounters delays, which are a prevalent challenge. Any point in time during the project’s development might see a delay, either on its own or in combination with others. This study identifies the main causes, their effects, and ways to reduce delays in a construction project. This study used a literature review, workshops with contractors, clients, consultants, and a questionnaire. It was concluded that poor contract documents, escalation in material prices, poor focus on customers, delay in releasing the payments by clients, disputes, and design errors are the major delay factors of construction projects.

Keywords

Saudi construction projects, Delay factors, Total Quality Management, Construction delay.

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