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Causes of Delays in Implementation of Projects
Causes of Delays in Implementation of Projects
More important,
it is easier to identify
potential project failure by recognizing the disequilibrium. If left unmanaged,
disequilibrium can result
in project failure. So what types of disequilibrium make a project a success or
failure?
In almost all cases, a projects success or failure is attributed to one or the other of
following mentioned common reasons:
1 Delay in handing over of project site i.e. Right of Way (RoW);
2 Unforeseen ground conditions for implementation of Project, at project site;
3 Conflicts between owner and other Stakeholders of Project;
4 Improper Macro & Micro level Planning of contractor during bidding stage;
5 Improper and Poor means of contracting and subcontracting work under the
Project;
6 Inaccurate specification of site conditions and project scope;
7 Unrealistic time schedule given in contract and accepted by Contractor;
8 Faulty Geo investigation report;
9 Slow decisions on project issues from the owner or poor follow up by the
Contractor;
10 Bureaucracy in clients organization;
11 Ambiguity in specifications and conflicting interpretation of the same by parties;
12 Ambiguity in General or Special Terms and Conditions of contract and conflicting
interpretation of the same by parties;
13 Unrealistic inspection and testing methods proposed in contract;
14 Delay in approval of completed work by client (i.e. stage passing);
15 Delay in approval of shop drawings and samples;
16 Non availability of drawings / designs on time by the Design Consultant;
17 Consultant or Architects reluctance for change i.e. Specifications, Drawings,
Detailing etc.;
18 Delay in obtaining permissions & approvals from Local Authorities;
19 Poor organizational structure of client or consultant;
20 Financial Constraints of contractor;
21 Delay in payment of running account bills by client to the contractor;
22 Inadequate experience of contractor i.e. technical incompetence for specific job;
23 Poor labour productivity;
24 Lack of control over sub contractor ;
25 Frequent change of sub contractor;
26 Poor site management and supervision;
27 Use of improper or obsolete construction methods;
28 Increase in scope of work beyond provisions of Contract;
29 Rework due to errors in execution of project activities;
30 Rework due to change of design or deviation order;
31 Delay in finalization of rates for extra items;