DELAY ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN CONSTRUCTION: TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The purpose of this research was to provide an understanding of what causes delays and claims in construction projects, along with the identification of multiple techniques that can be used for those issues causing delays. The true significance of this research lies in the bridging of gaps that were identified through a review of literature, along with the provision of essential findings based on a singular topic housing all of the associated variables so that every domain of related information could be explored and presented to the concerned people such as the construction management companies, project managers, and stakeholders of the construction project with better understanding on this topic. The methodology for this research revolved around the context of a quantitative approach, where a questionnaire was used for collecting data from more than 100 respondents in the dimension of multiple-choice questions so that a direct, and practical approach toward the understanding of said research topic could be developed. The results of this research revealed that most of the respondents viewed design, as well as consultant-related factors in the light of them being the highest impacting causes for delay and that the most probable technique which could be applied in the case of multiple delay causes was that of Time Impact Analysis or TIA. The construction stages through which these delay issues occur were also identified and listed individually for better understanding