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CAUSES OF DELAY/LATE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN MALAYSIA
Sam Zai Keong , Ir Ben Lee See Kim, Engr. Lee Jin Chai

Abstract - Delay in construction can be defined as time overrun either beyond the date stated in the agreement or late in handing over the project. The delay in Malaysian construction industry will affect the economic growth of the country because this industry is one of the main contributors to the economy. The objectives of this study is to determine the causes of delay in local construction industry, identifying major contributors to the delay in local construction industry, propose measure to overcome the delay identified and suggest precautionary measures to avoid the delays. Literature review of this study has helped in identifying the causes of delay in local construction industry. There are six categories where the causes of delay are categorized into. In this study, the methodology adapted for data collecting is developing questionnaire survey. The data will then be analyse using relative importance index method to produce the results. The main contributor to the delay in this industry is the contractor. A few of the most important causes of delay is ineffective planning and scheduling of projects, late payments for completed works and owner interference. After identifying the causes, mitigation measure are suggested based on the nature of the causes.

introduction

In construction industry, delay is common which can also be a nuisance and has to be dealt with extra caution. Construction delay can be defined as time overrun either beyond the date stated in the agreement or late in handing over the project. This will result in extension of time needed to complete the required works. As defined by a successful project is where the project has accomplished the technical performance, follow the schedule and control the