Exploring the Factors Causing Delays in Project Completion on Time: An Evidence-based Study from Pakistan

  • Naukhaiz Chaudhry Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
  • Misheal Ayaz Lecturer, Punjab College, Faisalabad, Pakistan
  • Khalil-ur-Rehman Wahla Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Usman Assistant Professor, UE Business School, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Real estate market and housing projects play a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. This study has been conducted with an aim to explore the relationship between project planning factors & on-time completion of real estate projects in Pakistan. Sample data comprised of 440 observations was collected through structured questionnaire from contractors, managers, engineers and supervisors related to construction projects. Confirmatory Factor Analysis has been used along with validity and reliability tests to conclude the significant factors. Through binary logistics regression, study concluded that various internal & external factors like “contractor related causes”, “material, labor and equipment related causes” and “contract relationships related causes” have significant impact on timely completion of the project.

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Published
2022-12-26
How to Cite
Chaudhry, N., Ayaz, M., Wahla, K.- ur-R., & Usman, M. (2022). Exploring the Factors Causing Delays in Project Completion on Time: An Evidence-based Study from Pakistan. Empirical Economic Review, 5(2), 01-26. https://doi.org/10.29145/eer.52.01