Schedule Delay Analysis of Construction Projects in Ghana: Objectives, Importance and Effects
Schedule Delay Analysis of Construction Projects in Ghana: Objectives, Importance and Effects
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Date
2018
Authors
Danso, Humphery
Pinamang, P. A
, Adu Gyamfi, T
Ampofo Kwame, J
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Civil and Environmental Research
Abstract
The critical observance of time allocation and sequence of operation of construction activities are essential for
construction project managers, as delays in construction projects have negative impact on clients and contractors.
This study aims at assessing the objectives, importance and effects of schedule delay in construction project
execution in Ghanaian construction industries. The research design adopted for this study was descriptive survey
using quantitative method. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 80 respondents. Opinion of
employees was solicited using a structured questionnaire for data collection. The data was analysed using
statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20. The result showed that, major objectives of scheduling
in construction projects are to expose and adjust conflicts between trades or subcontractors, to serve as an
effective project control tools and to resolve delay claims. The study also revealed that the primary importance
of scheduling in construction are to finish projects on time, and to ensure customer satisfaction. Furthermore, it
was established that lack of scheduling of construction projects contribute to delays and causes disruptions of
construction projects. The study concludes that to ensure timely delivery of construction project, the project
objectives, importance of scheduling and effects of scheduling are key factors to consider in order to avoid
delays
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Pinamang, P. A., Adu Gyamfi, T., Danso, H., & Ampofo Kwame, J. (2018). Schedule delay analysis of construction projects in Ghana: objectives, importance and effects. Civil and Environmental Research, 10(4), 25-30.