THE CAUSES OF DELAYS AND DISRUPTION AT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN SERDANG SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

Abstract

Construction industry has become one of the greatest income provider as it has contributed to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Malaysia. However, construction sector has been much affected by unexpected 
situation such as construction delays and disruption. This research discusses the importance of studying the construction sector through the identification of gaps between theory and practice associated with delays in the completion of construction projects. The objectives of this research are; To identify the causes and factors contributing to delay and disruption in construction projects. To investigate the effect of delays and disruption in construction projects, to determine the methods that can be used to minimize delays and disruption in construction projects. These objectives achieved through viewing different research paper, articles from previous studies, by considering all viewpoint from various parties that are involved in construction process such as contractors, client, consultant, and others, the research identified the major factors, causes and effects that contributes to delays and disruption in Serdang, Malaysia. Questionnaires 
were distributed among respondents that are involved in construction project in Serdang. The process of data analysis was conducted by using descriptive statistic that ranked the mean value of the factors, causes and 
effects that contributes to delays and disruption in construction project. By using the ranking method, financial difficulties were recognized as the most significant factor while cost, time overrun and dispute were 
recognized as the most significant effects that caused delays and disruption in construction projects. Based on the results and findings a framework has been developed to be an effective tool to help all parties to avoid causes of delay and disruption in construction projects. Finally, recommendations have been developed for each of the contracting parties (owner, consultant, contractor), in order to minimize and avoid the delays 
causes and get projects completed within the planned schedule. 

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