Study of Factors Affecting Residential Construction Delays in Lampang Province

Abstract

Currently, the operational procedures of residential construction projects in Lampang Province involve various management control factors, including the necessity for cooperation among multiple parties. This situation can lead to issues such as project timelines not being adhered to or delays occurring in residential construction projects due to several reasons. For example, deviations from the planned construction schedules can adversely affect project management in terms of time, cost, and quality, impacting both the construction owners and contractors. This study aims to evaluate the effect and frequency levels of delay factors affecting residential construction projects within Lampang Province. Data collection involved a sample group of 55 participants, consisting of project owners and project engineers from residential construction projects. The findings, analyzed using Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA), indicated certain factors falling into Quadrant 2, representing factors of high effect and high consisting of 6 factors 1. Inappropriate assignment and insufficient number of personnel 2. Shortage of construction labor 3. Personnel lacking experience and expertise in construction planning and execution 4. Delays resulting from subcontractor performance 5. Construction outcomes not complying with contract specifications or construction drawings 6. Lack of financial liquidity on the part of contractors respectively. Therefore, it is crucial for project owners or project engineers to address these factors attentively, given their substantial effect which were construction delays on residential construction projects.