Analysis the Causes delay from contractors in Construction Projects using fuzzy AHP
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https://doi.org/10.24237/djes.2024.18207Keywords:
Construction projects , Causes for delays , Contractors- Delay , Fuzzy analytic hierarchy processAbstract
Construction project delays are a recurring problem that have a big influence on stakeholder satisfaction, project budgets, and schedules. The fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used in this study to discover, classify, and rank delay causes as it relates to contractor-induced delays. Seventy components were first discovered and categorized into six groups: finance, project management, materials, equipment, external factors, and manpower. This was done using a thorough process that included literature reviews, case studies, expert interviews, and surveys. Financial considerations have the highest weight (0.36743), followed by project management (0.23959) and material-related factors (0.1601), according to the fuzzy AHP model. The results highlight how important it is to deal with payment delays and to mitigate them through efficient project planning, material procurement, and equipment maintenance. This study offers a thorough framework for comprehending and controlling delays caused by contractors, along with useful suggestions to enhance efficiency and reduce risks.
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