An Appraisal Of The Impact Of Delay In Project Delivery In Construction Industry

1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

It has been observed that most contracts in Cross River State has its inability to keep to the targeted contracted period of time and it all turns out in the increment of stipulated period and associated excessive cost maximization thereby causing unwanted and unnecessary delay.

The purpose of this research work, this is significant in that it has given the researcher challenges and opportunity to conduct an in-dept study of the subject. This act could be sourced from either of the party involved in the contracts, which could turn to be due to the negligence of fulfilling the oblig2tions awarded to either of them. Furthermore, the impacts of the causes of the delays of these construction projects have to be known and solutions identify in other to minimize it, if possible rectify the faults.

1.5 SCOPE OFTHE STUDY

This study appraises delays and it impacts on project delivery in construction industry, and more especially in the Nigeria context. This is with the view of finding solutions and making constructive proposals to rectifying, minimizing and finding a long costing reduction for the future efficient project execution. Research work in project construction delays generally will be very voluminous and this would mean researching into all aspect and methods of contract procurement. I therefore hope that all the detailed information required to achieve my aim and objectives of this project has been accomplished.

1.6 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

During the course of carrying out this study, the researchers encountered the following under listed problems

(a) The limitation was the unwillingness of some respondent to complete the questionnaire administered. This is because of the fear that such information may lead to their superior.

(b) The lean financial position of the researchers also contributed to the limitation of this study.

(c) The time limit for this research also contribute a serious constraint to the production of a full scale report, though study of this nature will need comparison with many of such settlements within and outside the study area so as to give a sound judgment and recommendation.

1.7 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

For the purpose of the study, the following hypotheses are formulated by the researcher;

H0: there is no relationship between project delay in delivery and project abandonment.

H1: there is a significant relationship between project delay in delivery and project abandonment.

H02: there is no effect of delay on construction delivery in Nigeria.

H2: there is a significant effect of delay on construction delivery in  Nigeria.

1.8 ORGANISATION OF THE STUDY

It is worthwhile to state here that the project is divided into five chapters. Chapter one consist of the introduction, which gives us a brief insight of what the researcher is writing about, the objectives of the study, significance of the study, research questions, scope of the study, limitation of the study and definition of terms.

The second chapter move on to reviewing related literature and conceptual issues. The overview of the study with analysis on delays, causes, impact or effect of delays and types of delays is been highlighted.

Chapter three introduces the research method research area, selection of samples research procedure! administration and data collection. Findings are made herein on the impact of delays in project delivery in Construction Industry and Cross River State used as a case study.

The fourth chapter analyses the data collected and findings in the study area, it examines the impacts of delays on project delivery. While the last chapter gives the summary, conclusion and recommendation for minimizing those problems identified.

1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS

The Terms Used Are Defined As Follows;

ACCELERATION: This is a process of increasing the pace of the contractors work by adding extra labour to compensate for a delay, to accommodate additional work or to finish the project earlier than originally scheduled.

CLAIMS: There are generally described as request by contractor for recompense for losses and expenses that he has suffered or attempt by contractors to avoid the requirement to pay liquidated and ascertained damages or right that are established with action through the court of law due to either breach of contract, tort, repudiation and other related matters.

CLIENT: This is the project owner, he who bears the financial burdens of the projects. He inputs all other parties to the project and the outcome of the project belongs to him as the end product must be to his satisfaction.

CONSULTANT: these are the group of specialists consulted to provide profession services in most construction project, the following are part of the numerous consultants: Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Structural and Service Engineers, Estate surveyors, Builders etc.

CONTRACTOR I BUILDER: This is the successful bidder. He is responsible for the proper execution of the work in accordance with the contractual documents and agreements.

CRITICAL PATH: This is a series of work processes / activities that cannot be compressed between now and the end of the project.

DAMAGES: These are financial compensation recoverable by the inquiring party to the contract.

DELAY: this is a suspension or hindrance to the progress of work. It also means the time during which some part of the construction project has been extended beyond what was originally planned due to an unanticipated circumstances.

EFFECT: It is a change produced by an action or cause, a result of an outcome either positively or negatively.

PROJECT: This is a temporary Endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service. It has peculiar characteristic, which include high risk, limited time frame, instability and flexibility, pro-effectiveness, goal directed and uniqueness.