Abstract
This study has identified the significant factors causing time overrun in Pakistan Road construction industry in north region. Objectives of this study are to identify the factors causing time overrun in road construction projects in District Abbottaabd. Investigation through questionnaire survey was carried out in north part of Pakistan among the contractor’s respondents. The feedback was received from 103 against 210 contractors being contacted. The feedback was analyzed statistically which revealed that time overrun and other difficulties faced by contractors , shortage of materials, shortage of workers, fluctuation of prices , lack of communication between project team , whether conditions are major contributors of tome overrun. The author also recommend that problem of time overrun can be manage through proper planning , competent leadership skills and affective communication system.
Keyword(s)
time overrun, causative factors, Pakistan Construction Industry