DELAY IN NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
1Kasimu A.M. and 2Usman M.D.
1&2Department of Quantity Surveying,
Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
E-mail: danjumausman12@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Delay is one of the biggest problems in Nigerian construction industry. Delay can lead to many negative effects such as disputes between the clients and contractors, increased costs, loss of productivity and revenue and termination of contract. However, comprehensive study on this delay is essential. Since the problems are rather contextual, the study focuses on specific causes of delay like insufficient coordination and ineffective communication between involved parties in construction projects. Literature review and a questionnaire survey were targeted at professionals in Nigerian construction industry and these questionnaires have been used as the tools to carry out this study. The study presents the findings of a survey aimed at identifying some of the most important causes of delay in construction projects in Nigeria. It is hoped that these findings will serve as a guide to enhance the performance of the construction Industry.