Factors Influencing Delay In Construction Projects : A Case Of Mumbai Metro Project
By: Gavhale, Hitendra R
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Contributor(s): Subramanyan, Hariharan.
Publisher: Pune NICMAR 2013Edition: Vol.28(2), Apr-Jun.Description: 17-32p.Subject(s): Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)Online resources: Click here
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NICMAR Journal of construction managementSummary: Delays are attributed to various factors in construction projects. Objective of the research is to study specific schedule impact scenarios on a single project and derive lessons based on past delays. This work is an outcome of a research carried out for two years, i.e. 2010 to 2012. Mumbai Metro Rail Project (MMRP) is taken as case study and significant findings are recorded in this paper. The source of delay, cost of delay and methods to mitigate delays are studied. Many factors are found to influence delay which are quantified here with the help of Likert scale and Ranking Index (I). MMRP is a prestigious and most awaited 12 Km elevated corridor facility launched by Mumbai Metropolitian Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) connecting Versova - Andheri - Ghatkopar on the western suburban region of Mumbai and shall significantly contribute in reducing the travel time to 20 minutes instead of present one and half hour's commute on road between Andheri and Ghatkopar. Estimated at a total cost of 2400 crores with base duration of 22 months, the project faced a number of delays which resulted in five extensions at various stages and is expected to complete by 2014. This study includes delay associated with construction work of twelve station structures only which were originally estimated at a base cost of Rs 226.3 crores. The paper briefly discusses some significant observations as how some of the delays could have been reasonably predicted and claims mitigated. The study records the findings as lessons learned for future projects.
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Delays are attributed to various factors in construction projects. Objective of the research is to study specific schedule impact scenarios on a single project and derive lessons based on past delays. This work is an outcome of a research carried out for two years, i.e. 2010 to 2012. Mumbai Metro Rail Project (MMRP) is taken as case study and significant findings are recorded in this paper. The source of delay, cost of delay and methods to mitigate delays are studied. Many factors are found to influence delay which are quantified here with the help of Likert scale and Ranking Index (I). MMRP is a prestigious and most awaited 12 Km elevated corridor facility launched by Mumbai Metropolitian Regional Development Authority (MMRDA) connecting Versova - Andheri - Ghatkopar on the western suburban region of Mumbai and shall significantly contribute in reducing the travel time to 20 minutes instead of present one and half hour's commute on road between Andheri and Ghatkopar. Estimated at a total cost of 2400 crores with base duration of 22 months, the project faced a number of delays which resulted in five extensions at various stages and is expected to complete by 2014. This study includes delay associated with construction work of twelve station structures only which were originally estimated at a base cost of Rs 226.3 crores. The paper briefly discusses some significant observations as how some of the delays could have been reasonably predicted and claims mitigated. The study records the findings as lessons learned for future projects.
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