Why Do Construction Delays Occur?

Many construction projects don’t ever finish on the original finish/end date. Delayed projects are , unfortunately, almost the norm; however, many delays can actually be avoided. In this post, we wanted to identify some common reasons for construction project delays.

• Inefficient management. Poor management can lead to delays. It can lead to inefficient periods of time to execute the project which can lead to pricing mistakes and cash flow problems. You need a construction project management plan that is properly executed with every phase with an accurate implementation of time.
• Construction implementation failure. A contractor’s failure to execute certain items properly can result in re-doing the whole process again, which is a common cause of construction delays.
• Environmental events/catastrophes. If your project is long, it will definitely be exposed to some unavoidable environmental events due to weather. Heavy rains can make it impossible to work, as well as storms, earthquakes, hurricanes, hot temperatures, and more. These big events can delay any project.
• Design issues. Design issues can delay a project when they pop up in the execution stage of the project. Design issues can delay a project for months. Engineering work is essential before the execution phase to help find problems before things get executed.
• Increase in scope. Owners should be fully aware of the project scope before it’s assigned to a contractor to avoid delays, because an increase in scope can mean an increase in project duration.
• Economical changes. If there is an economic collapse or currency values change, delays on a project can occur. The project may even be put on hold or dropped.
• The failure to coordinate between time schedule and execution. The time schedule for a project is critical. A time schedule is needed for a project to be executed smoothly. It also helps restore the track of a project if the project deviates from the original plan.
• Life. Sometimes, a contractor or someone on the team will get sick, have a death in the family, or is injured, which can delay the process.
• Pandemics. Pandemics not only make people sick, it can slow down the process of ordering and delivering materials needed for a job.

Delays happen and are often inevitable, especially when out of our control. However, delays can be recovered. You need to have good management with the project to get things on track. Work according to plans. Be flexible and fast when dealing with delays.

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