Download or read book A study investigating the factors that cause delays and cost overruns in construction projects in India written by Kushal Agrawal and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has got a rework or renovation work done in their house can tell you what a troublesome activity it is. Not only that, it seems to take forever to be completed and is heavy on the wallet. Even an international icon like the Sydney Opera house, which has always been Australia’s pride, was delayed by 10 years with its budget shooting up by 14.5 times its estimated budget of $7 million. There are plenty of such examples available. It is very common for construction projects to get delayed and outrun their budget. This is a tough scenario faced by almost all projects around the world, with India not being an exception. Thus, the researcher has undertaken this research to investigate the factors responsible for delays and cost overruns. Both secondary research and primary research have been carried out and the barriers have been identified. Such barriers create problems that hinder the efficiency and progress of a project, making it lag behind its schedule. The factors identified in the secondary research are compared to the findings of the primary research to see if they hold true in the Indian context.
Download or read book A Study Investigating the Factors that Cause Delays and Cost Overruns in Construction Projects in India written by Kushal Agrawal and published by Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag). This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who has got a rework or renovation work done in their house can tell you what a troublesome activity it is. Not only that, it seems to take forever to be completed and is heavy on the wallet. Even an international icon like the Sydney Opera house, which has always been Australia's pride, was delayed by 10 years with its budget shooting up by 14.5 times its estimated budget of $7 million. There are plenty of such examples available. It is very common for construction projects to get delayed and outrun their budget. This is a tough scenario faced by almost all projects around the world, with India not being an exception. Thus, the researcher has undertaken this research to investigate the factors responsible for delays and cost overruns. Both secondary research and primary research have been carried out and the barriers have been identified. Such barriers create problems that hinder the efficiency and progress of a project, making it lag behind its schedule. The factors identified in the secondary research are compared to the findings of the primary research to see if they hold true in the Indian context.
Download or read book Risk Reliability and Sustainable Remediation in the Field of Civil and Environmental Engineering written by Thendiyath Roshni and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk, Reliability and Sustainable Remediation in the Field of Civil and Environmental Engineering illustrates the concepts of risk, reliability analysis, its estimation, and the decisions leading to sustainable development in the field of civil and environmental engineering. The book provides key ideas on risks in performance failure and structural failures of all processes involved in civil and environmental systems, evaluates reliability, and discusses the implications of measurable indicators of sustainability in important aspects of multitude of civil engineering projects. It will help practitioners become familiar with tolerances in design parameters, uncertainties in the environment, and applications in civil and environmental systems. Furthermore, the book emphasizes the importance of risks involved in design and planning stages and covers reliability techniques to discover and remove the potential failures to achieve a sustainable development. Contains relevant theory and practice related to risk, reliability and sustainability in the field of civil and environment engineering Gives firsthand experience of new tools to integrate existing artificial intelligence models with large information obtained from different sources Provides engineering solutions that have a positive impact on sustainability
Download or read book Project Management Maturity Model written by Dr. Ashutosh Karnatak and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects have always been an exciting professional field due to the unique factor of novelty and variableness which has aptly led to the discipline of “Project Management”. From time immemorial, Projects have been undertaken, and human civilization has emerged with great creativity, precision, and finesse. The world’s wonders like the Eiffel Tower, Pyramids of Egypt, Taj Mahal & GT Road are some of the historical testimonies of Projects. But these projects were devoid of time & cost, which in the present context are the significant aspect of any project. High-performing organizations show a high level of alignment between Organizational Strategy and Projects. In the Indian context, around 50% of infrastructure projects have time and cost overruns. Most organizations are deaf to timely resolution of issues & contractual disputes, which lead to arbitration and legal suits, causing cash outflow. During his long project execution career, author coined the slogan “Constraint first, Progress Later”, with an understanding of the barriers on the way or mitigation of the anticipated risks to clear the projects path. The author with his vast experience of more than 40 years in Hydrocarbon & Renewable projects and expertise, developed a practical model based on “Krishna Consciousness”, i.e., Unconscious, Semi-Conscious, Conscious & Super-Conscious on project management practices to control the projects for their completion within time and cost.
Download or read book Research Outlook Innovations Research Trends in Science Technology written by Prof S S Rajput and published by Alborear (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is focused predominantly on academicians, research scholars belong to science and engineering, managers, scientists, technicians, and other professionals in the field of qualitative research. This book is comprehended from different sources of research in Science and Technology. On the first occasion, the task of providing researchers with a broad view of the relationship between science and technology. The second reason for writing the book was the need to fill a gap in academics and research. While many excellent books, documents, and article exist for innovative practices, we have not found a work in which we can properly understand the content that the researcher needs to understand. So, after much deliberation, we decided to collect all quality efforts in one string. At the most basic level, this book is trying to show research scholars; what science, technology, and innovations are all about. It cannot study or gain knowledge of that part and is at a level that most researchers should find clear and understandable. Our goal was to develop content that will help researchers who are beginning to use innovative practices. We hope to meet the needs of academicians, research scholars who are being encouraged to incorporate more reading and writing in the field of science and technology. In summary, this book is targeted to the needs of individuals engaged in quality research activities in science and technology. Our goal is to present the topics of creativity and innovation to this audience in a way that enables them to incorporate new skills into their daily work. We would like to thank all the contributors who have made the production of this book so fascinating and enjoyable. Their scholarship and dedicated commitment and motivation to ‘getting it right’ are the keys to the book’s quality, and we greatly appreciate their good nature over many months in the face of our editorial demands and time limits. We are also grateful for using their texts, ideas, and critical remarks We would also like to thank Prof Dr Nilam N Ghuge, Prof Dr D Ayub Khan Dawood, Prof Dr Vilas A Pharande, all reviewers and all authors for their help in consolidating the interdisciplinary of the book. We are grateful to all the 18 institutions for their support. It will not be possible to bring out this edition.
Download or read book Civil Engineering for Multi Hazard Risk Reduction written by K. S. Sreekeshava and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Analysis of Cost Overruns and Time Delays of INDOT Projects written by Claire Bordat and published by . This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Civil Engineering written by Rao Martand Singh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume comprises select peer reviewed papers presented at the international conference - Advanced Research and Innovations in Civil Engineering (ARICE 2019). It brings together a wide variety of innovative topics and current developments in various branches of civil engineering. Some of the major topics covered include structural engineering, water resources engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, and remote sensing. The book also looks at emerging topics such as green building technologies, zero-energy buildings, smart materials, and intelligent transportation systems. Given its contents, the book will prove useful to students, researchers, and professionals working in the field of civil engineering.
Download or read book Clean Energy Investments for Zero Emission Projects written by Hasan Dinçer and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume analyses and discusses how atmospheric carbon emissions can be prevented using carbon capture and removal technology and how renewable energies can be used to reduce carbon emissions. Both approaches have their disadvantages. First of all, both involve high costs. Secondly, both require the use of advanced technology. As a result, many countries continue to use fossil fuels. The book seeks to address these problems by identifying strategies to increase countries’ use of clean energy. The authors discuss the dilemmas of zero emission and competition in the energy industry and illustrate cross-country applications of the current trends in the form of zero-emission business projects.
Download or read book Elements of Cost Overruns Delays and Risk Involve in the Construction Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry faces a lot of challenges and risks regarding time, delays, and cost overruns. Poor project and cost management have a great impact and is a very serious issue when it comes cost overruns and delays. These problems often lead to litigation. Cost overruns and delays have a huge impact on a successful delivery of a project. Exceeding the initial estimated budget often leads to project failure, as has been demonstrated in previous studies relating to cost overruns. The research objective is to investigate the causes elements of cost overruns, delays and risks involved in the construction projects both commercial development and residential projects, and apply the appropriate remedies by determining, (i) the main causes of construction cost overruns, delays and risks involved in the construction industry, (ii) the impact these have in the completion of project on time, and (iii) to formulate measures and remedies to avoid these phenomena. The nature of this research is qualitative, and data will be collected from the literature of previous studies in this field (for comparative purposes) and from the semi-structured interview questionnaires. A qualitative research methodology assisted the study in revealing the elements overruns, delays and risks involved in the construction industry. Qualitative research methodology required a specific sampling strategy; therefore, the research had adopted non-probability sampling and the samples were 8 research respondents who were employees at construction companies dealing with project management mostly. This research will be exploring the main causes that mostly affect the budget and listing those causes to check how they can be avoided in the construction projects. This research will assist with the remedies that can be used to minimise the risks of having to exceed the actual estimated budget and not completing the construction projects on time. Finding the gaps that cause the cost overruns delays, risks involved and giving solutions will be beneficial to the clients, contractors and stakeholders that are involved with the construction building projects.
Download or read book Banking Finance and Accounting Concepts Methodologies Tools and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 1626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the global economy still in recovery, it is more important than ever for individuals and organizations to be aware of their money and its potential for both depreciation and growth. Banking, Finance, and Accounting: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates recent advances and undertakings in the financial industry to better equip all members of the world economy with the tools and insights needed to weather any shift in the economic climate. With chapters on topics ranging from investment portfolios to credit unions, this multi-volume reference source will serve as a crucial resource for managers, investors, brokers, and all others within the banking industry.
Download or read book Construction Digitalisation written by Douglas Aghimien and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-25 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores construction digitalisation, particularly in developing countries. The book conceptualises a digitalisation capability maturity model that will enable construction organisations to self-assess and benchmark their digital capabilities in their quest for digital transformation. Digitalisation offers a significant solution to the age-long problems of the construction industry. Research shows that when construction organisations transform from a traditional service delivery approach to a more digitalised approach, significant improvement in project delivery and better competitive advantage for these organisations will be attained. The attainment of these benefits is evident in developed countries where the digitalisation of construction activities continues apace. Unfortunately, the story is not the same for construction organisations in developing economies. While some organisations might be willing to be digitally transformed, most have no clue how to go about it. To this end, this book provides guidelines for construction organisations seeking to transform their entities digitally. Its content is a valuable read for construction company owners as it provides a model which they can use in the digitalisation of their activities. Also, regulatory bodies in the construction industry can adopt the capabilities identified in the book as essential prerequisites for their members. Furthermore, the book serves as excellent theoretical background reading for management researchers seeking to expand their knowledge on the digitalisation of the construction industry and other associated industries.
Download or read book Managing the Unknown written by Christoph H. Loch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing the Unknown offers a new way of looking at the problem of managing projects in novel and unknown environments. From Europe's leading business school, this book shows how to manage two fundamental approaches that, in combination, offer the possibility of coping with unforeseen influences that inevitably arise in novel projects: * Trial-and-Error Learning allows for redefining the plan and the project as the project unfolds * Selectionism pursues multiple, independent trials in order to pick the best one at the end Managing the Unknown offers expert guidelines to the specific project mindsets, infrastructures, and management methods required to use these project management approaches and achieve success in spite of unforeseen obstacles. This book equips readers with: * Causal explanations of why unforeseeable factors in novel projects make traditional project planning and project risk management insufficient * Directly applicable management tools that help managers to guide novel and high-uncertainty projects * Real-world case studies of both successful and unsuccessful approaches to managing high uncertainty in novel projects
Download or read book Diagnoses of Delay Causes in Construction Projects During Disaster written by Rasha Waheeb and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: The aim of this study was to gain insight into causes of time delays and cost overruns in a selection of thirty case projects in Iraq. Delay factors have been studied in many countries/contexts, but not much data exists from countries under the conditions characterizing Iraq during the last 10-15 years.Design/methodology/approach: A case study approach was adopted, with thirty construction projects selected from the Baghdad region, of different types and sizes. For the case of the study, the participants in the projects provided data about the projects through the data collection tool distributed through the questionnaire directed to them. Statistical data analysis was used to build statistical relationships between time and cost delay ratios and delay factors.Findings: Major delay factors identified were contractor failures resulting in schedule overruns, re-designs, poor planning and frequent change orders, security issues, low bid selection, weather factors, and owner failures.Originality/value: While many studies have looked into factors causing delays and cost overruns, few have studied projects in conditions such as have dominated Iraq the last decade and a half during pandemic as external factors. As such, this study offers unique insights into factors that need to be taken into account when implementing projects in such a context.
Download or read book InCIEC 2014 written by Rohana Hassan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 1251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The special focus of this proceedings is to cover the areas of infrastructure engineering and sustainability management. The state-of-the art information in infrastructure and sustainable issues in engineering covers earthquake, bioremediation, synergistic management, timber engineering, flood management and intelligent transport systems. It provides precise information with regards to innovative research development in construction materials and structures in addition to a compilation of interdisciplinary finding combining nano-materials and engineering.
Download or read book Root Cause Analysis of Cost Overrun in Construction Projects Under Different Market Sectors written by Rami Sarakbi and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: A project is pronounced successful if it is finished on time within the budgeted value. Cost overruns and time overrun (delays) have been a critical problem of many projects that led to poor project execution. The construction industry has a poor reputation in terms of finishing the project within budget and on time. Although contractors and designers are one of the key players in construction projects, various other factors affect the project cost overrun depending on the main cause of change. This thesis takes the previous studies one step forward by identifying the root causes of cost overrun using real data extracted from one of the largest general contractors in California and analyzing the data to find the main causes of change orders in the top three market sectors, and the key responsible parties for each change. The analysis showed that the contract value is irrelevant to the amount of change orders. In addition, it proved that depending on the market sector, the underlying root causes for the cost overrun may vary accordingly. Furthermore, it provides legitimate data to help quantify the change impacts on project performance.
Download or read book Advances in Geotechnics and Structural Engineering written by Sanjay Kumar Shukla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2020). The book focuses on the latest research developments in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, geotechnical engineering, and earthquake-resistant structures. The contents also cover the latest innovations in building repair and maintenance, and sustainable materials for rehabilitation and retrofitting. The contents of this book are useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
