A Comprehensive Analysis of Principal Contributing Factors to Construction Project Delays: A Multi-stakeholders Perspective on Financial Bottlenecks, Design Revisions, and Coordination Failures in High-rise Development
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/31079377/IJMSD-V2I2P102Keywords:
Construction Project Delays, Multi-Stakeholder Perception, Cash Flow Management, Spearman Rank Correlation, Project Risk Mitigation, Building Information ModelingAbstract
This study investigates the primary factors contributing to schedule deviations in high-rise construction projects, focusing on the interconnected dynamics of financial bottlenecks, technical revisions, and coordination failures. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data are collected from fifty-four industry professionals representing contractors, owners, and consultants through structured questionnaires evaluating thirty-three delay variables. Reliability analysis yields a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.949, confirming robust instrument consistency. Progress tracking via S-curve analysis identifies a critical deviation of -4.43 between March and May 2021. Spearman Rank correlation reveals a strong positive relationship (r = 0.861) between delayed worker payments and diminished labor productivity. Results indicate that stakeholders perceive delay drivers differently: contractors emphasize coordination gaps, owners highlight financial constraints, and consultants prioritize technical rework. The research transcends traditional risk identification by proposing a role-based mitigation framework that integrates proactive cash flow management, formal change order protocols, and digital communication infrastructure. These findings provide actionable strategies for optimizing time control, enhancing stakeholder alignment, and minimizing schedule deviations in complex residential developments.
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