Causes of Delays of Aluminum Fabrication and Installation in Construction Projects in Addis Ababa
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2016-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Delays on construction projects are w
result in several negative effects like disputes, lawsuits, total dissertation and abandonment.
Thus, identifying, ranking and confronting the causes of delay
This paper identifies the causes
construction projects in Addis Ababa.
categorized in 8 major groups.
43 Contractors, 21 Consultants, and 19 Aluminum Fabricators were asked to evaluate
frequency and severity of each cause. Data were analyzed with frequency and importance
indices. Agreement of the rankings of importance of the causes between groups was tested.
Findings of the research revealed that a
consultants experienced a 42% and 52% of delay the
groups of respondents attest that
cause of delay. They also share the view that
important. Consultants distinctly perceive
whereas Contractors regard Fabricators
view that Material Related causes are second in line. Relative agreement of rank of causes
between groups showed a high degree of correlation among the groups of respondents.
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worldwide phenomena. Construction projects delays
are important.
of delay in aluminum fabrication and installation in
This study revealed a total of 52 causes
. about 90% of the contractors and 85% of the
average delay over original contract period. All
Owner induced factors are the most frequent and severe
Contractor Related causes are third most
that Project related causes are second most severe,
related causes as runner-ups. Fabricators hold the
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Delays of Aluminum Fabrication and Installation