University of Engineering & Technology, Peshawar KP, Pakistan
Abstract
Construction projects are frequently delayed due to price escalation of building materials in Pakistan. This research work focused on the main causes of delay is exclusively assessed through questionnaire survey, field visits and discussions to the concerned authorities. A survey was conducted through a questionnaire for identification and evaluation of the important factors result in increasing the cost of materials and delay of construction work in Pakistan. This survey had respondents from client, contractor and consultant firms involved in construction industry. At the same time general public was also a part of it so that an idea about country’s trend would have to be evaluated. The results attained from survey revealed that the major causes of obstacles are the increase in cost of construction materials and delayed due to non-availability of funds in developing countries.According to the contractors escalation of prices is the significant factor for delays in work and cost escalation. The consultants are blaming the poor supervision by contractors. The overall ranking are indicating that all the groups feel that the major factors causing construction delays and overruns in Pakistan are increase of prices, poor contract supervision, monthly payment, hindrances from agencies and shortage of material in their degree of influence
