Activity Level Delay Analysis in Construction: Theoretical Framework

Abstract — Construction delay is a foremost problem faced by the construction industry in almost all countries in the world. There is no proper measuring method of time waste and all the causes of time waste are not precisely predictable. Many delay studies has concentrated on time delay analysis of the entire project schedule and there has been no attempt made for time delay analysis at discrete activity level. Extensive research is required for activity oriented time waste in construction. Study needs to be carried out on reason, causes and remedies for reduction in delay. The delay in construction project could be reduced by reducing activity oriented time waste generated and can be tackled at micro level thus enhancing the overall efficiency of the project