Assessing factors towards construction project delays in Indonesia

Abstract

Time delay in construction projects causing not only extended duration but also excessive project costs. It is needed by both owner and contractors to have good understanding to delay factors in construction project. The research aim is assesing delay factors in construction project from owner and contractors point of view. Questionnaire was used in this research and data were analyzed through Kendall’s W test using SPSS programme. This research has analyzed 15 delay factors in construction projecy i.e land acquisition delay, location, social, contract change order (CCO), rework, quality of subcontractor, delay in permits, poor planning, unstable material price, law and regulation, owner required, inflation, payment delay, cash flow and bad weather. The research finding land acquisition delay as the top of delay factors in construction project in Indonesia.

Identification of Project Construction Delay Factors in Depok City, West Java (Study in Department of Housing and Settlement, Depok City)

“…There are many problems with project owners, which are the main factors that affect project delays. Asset problems can cause project delays, such as land acquisition (Susanti et al, 2021). In addition, licensing issues make it difficult because many permits must be taken care of and cause project delays (Susanti et al, 2021;Tahmasebina & Song, 2022).…”

“…Asset problems can cause project delays, such as land acquisition (Susanti et al, 2021). In addition, licensing issues make it difficult because many permits must be taken care of and cause project delays (Susanti et al, 2021;Tahmasebina & Song, 2022). Budget problems are also the main factor of project delays (Wuala & Rarasati, 2020).…”

“…Work accidents in the field can hamper the progress of construction work due to a temporary suspension for evaluation and audits related to work accidents (Kurniawan et al, 2020). The increase in the price of materials and labor causes the contractor to recalculate the cost of the project (Susanti et al, 2021). This has the potential to cause delays in construction projects.…”

“…This has the potential to cause delays in construction projects. Poor quality of work has the consequence of repair work, which can cause untimely project completion (Susanti et al, 2021).…”

“…According to Kurniawan et al (2020), several factors that cause delays include human resources, materials, equipment, project locations, budgets, physical aspects of buildings, design, government policies, weather, unexpected events, and work accidents. Susanti, Fauziyah, and Suwarto (2021) identified factors that influence project delays, including delays in land acquisition, rework, poor planning, the wishes of the project owner, quality of subcontractors, delays in permits, bad weather, cash flow, contract changes, location, late payment, social, legal and regulatory, unstable material prices, inflation. Tahmasebina and Song (2022) found the most significant factors affecting project delays, namely weak planning and scheduling, late delivery of materials, changes in the scope of work by the project owner during construction, weak field management and supervision, the inadequate financial condition of project owners and contractors, the weak experience of the contractor team, low worker productivity, late due to a design error, late payment by the project owner, and slow decision making by project owners and consultants.…”