QUESTIONNAIRE

Analysis of delays, cost overrun in real estate projects- A Study in India

using PRIMAVERA P6

This questionnaire consists of 4 sections:

SECTION A: Respondent Background

SECTION B: Factors that Contributing to Causes of Construction Delays
SECTION C: Effect the Construction Delays
SECTION D: Methods of Minimizing Construction Delays

Objective of the Study

1. To identify the main reasons of construction delay in construction
projects
2. To identify the effect of construction delay in construction projects
3. To identify the methods of minimizing construction delay in
construction projects

STUDENT NAME
MAIN SUPERVISOR

NOTE:
Your answer will be treated confidentially. The findings of the study will be used for
academic purposes. Your name is optional in this questionnaire.
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SECTION A
Respondent Background
Please tick and fill in the blanks if you select others.
Name

: ___________________________________________________

Organization/ Company name: ____________________________________________________

1 State respondent organization/company type.

Client

Contractor

Consultant

Others
Please specify:_____________

2 State respondent position in the organization/company.

Director

Project Manager

Site Manager

Engineer/ Designer

3 State the number of year respondent has experienced in construction industry.

< 5 years

5 - 10 years

11 - 15 years

> 15 years

4 State the number of construction project that involved by respondent

1 - 3 projects

4 - 6 projects

7 - 9 projects

> 9 projects

5 State the number of project delays which is faced by respondent.

1 - 3 projects

4 - 6 projects

7 - 9 projects

> 9 projects

5 State the number of project delays which is faced by respondent.

1 - 3 projects

4 - 6 projects

7 - 9 projects

> 9 projects

6 State the type of building which involved the most frequent for delays.
School

Public facilities

Hospital

Housing Estate

Others,
Please specify:________________
7 .State the percentage of delay from estimated project duration.
05%

5% - 10%

10% - 15%

15% - 20%

> 20% ,
Please specify:________________

SECTION B
Factors that Contributing to Causes of Construction Delays
Objective of the study: To identify the main reasons of construction delay in construction
projects.
Please tick and fill in the blanks if you select others.
Each scale represents the following rating:
(5) Very high contributing

(4) High contributing

(2) Low contributing

(1) Very low contributing

(3) Medium contributing

Question:
Which of the following related factors stated below that contribute to causes of delays of
construction project?

Categories
Ownerrelated

contractorrelated

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Causes of delay
Delay in progress payments
Delay to furnish and deliver the site
Change orders by owner during construction
Late in revising and approving design documents
Delay in approving shop drawing and sample materials
Poor communication and coordination
Slowness in decision making process
Conflicts between joint-ownership of the project
Suspension of work by owner

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Difficulties in financing project

Conflicts in sub-contractors schedule in execution of project
Rework due to errors during construction
Conflicts between contractor and other parties
Poor communication and coordination
Ineffective planning and scheduling of project
Improper construction methods implement
Delays in sub-contractors work
Inadequate contractor's work
Frequent change of sub-contractors
Poor qualification of the contractor's technical staff
Delays in site mobilization

Categories
Consultantrelated

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Causes of delay
Delay in approving major changes in the scope of work
Poor communication and coordination
Inadequate experience of consultant
Mistakes and discrepancies in design documents
Delays in producing design documents
Unclear and inadequate details in drawings
Insufficient data collection and survey before design
Un-use of advanced engineering design software

Materialsrelated

1
2
3
4
5
6

Shortage of construction materials in market

Changes in material types during construction
Delay in material delivery
Damage of sorted material while they are needed urgently
Delay in manufacturing special building materials
Late procurement of materials

Equipmentrelated

1
2
3
4
5

Equipment breakdowns
Shortage of equipment
Low level of equipment-operator's skill
Low productivity and efficiency of equipment
Lack of high-technology mechanical equipment

Labor-

1
2
3
4

Shortage of labors
Working permit of labors
Low productivity level of labors
Personal conflicts among labors

External
factors

Effects of subsurface and ground conditions

(e.g. soil, high water table, etc.)
Delay in obtaining permits from municipality
Weather effect on construction activities
Traffic control and restriction at job site
Accident during construction
Changes in government regulations and laws
Delay in providing services from utilities
(such as water, electricity, telephone, etc.)
Delay in performing final inspection and certification

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

SECTION C
Effects of Construction Delays
Objective of the study: To identify the effect of construction delay in construction projects
Please tick and fill in the blanks if you select others.
Each scale represents the following rating:
(5) Always

(4) Mostly

(2) Seldom

(1) Never

(3) Sometime

Question:
What is the effect of construction delays?

EFFECT
Time overrun

Cost overrun

Dispute

Arbitration

Total abandonment

Litigation

SECTION D
Methods to Minimizing Construction Delays
Objective of the study: To identify the methods of minimizing construction delay in
construction projects
Please tick and fill in the blanks if you select others.
Each scale represents the following rating:
(5) Very high effective

(4) High effective

(2) Low effective

(1) Very low effective

(3) Medium effective

Question:
Which of the following methods will minimize the construction delays?
Proposed Method
1

Frequent progress meeting

Use up-to-date technology utilization

Use proper and modern construction equipment

Use appropriate construction methods

Effective strategic planning

Proper material procurement

Accurate initial cost estimates

Clear information and communication channels

Frequent coordination between the parties involved

10

Proper emphasis on past experience

11

Proper project planning and scheduling

12

Complete and proper design at the right time

13

Site management and supervision

14

Collaborative working in construction

15

Compressing construction durations

Please state out your comment for any recommendations.

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