Evaluating the Causes of Extension-of-Time Requests in the Construction Industry Projects

Usama Arshad; Junaid Rehman; Muhammad Zahid; Abdul  Samad Shaikh

doi:10.63516/

Authors

Usama Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan Author
Junaid Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan Author
Zahid Bugum Nusrat Bhutto Women University, Sukkur, Pakistan Author
Samad School Education Department, Govt. of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63516/

Keywords:

Extension of time (EOT), project complexity, construction project delays, project management, economic development, contractual factors

Abstract

Background of the Study: The construction industry serves as an important driver of socio-economic growth in the developing countries in terms of urbanization and infrastructural development. However, construction projects often have to face issues of social, political and technical nature, leading to a delayed completion of the projects. Consequently, these delays in the construction projects result in cost escalations, compromised quality and dissatisfaction among the stakeholders. This highlights a need for comprehensive understanding of their root causes. This study thus focuses on examining the underlying causes of Extension of Time (EoT) requests in the construction projects of Pakistan and their consequent impact on the success of these projects.

Methodology: To peruse the research objective, quantitative research using non-probability convenience sampling technique was employed and the data were collected from 252 construction industry professionals such as construction managers, engineers, team members, clients, contractors etc.

Results: The results of this study confirmed that the “Project Management Factors, Project Complexity, Contractual Factors and External Factors” are the most significant factors contributing to the time extension requests in the construction industry projects.

Conclusion: This study suggests that well managed projects having clear understandings of external factors by both the parties are likely to be completed on time.

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