A Comparison of Causes and Solutions for Construction Delays in Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: A Case Study of Challenges and Obstacles A Comparison of Causes and Solutions for Construction Delays in Bangkok and Surrounding Areas: A Case Study of Challenges and Obstacles

Abstract

          The research aimed to 1) identify the causes of construction delays in the project in Bangkok and its metropolitan areas and 2) To study and compare the various factors contributing to delays across different construction project located in Bangkok and its metropolitan areas. by surveying 30 people from three construction projects. Statistical analysis methods, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used to analyze data.

The findings were as follows:

1)  Pre-Construction Work Group, which included building permit application, off-site  transportation management, and, document communication and coordination with government agencies.

2)  Structural work group including inconsistencies in construction design details, delays in construction  design approval, insufficient construction workers

3)  Architectural work group including a shortage of skilled technical craftsman, delays in construction approval, and, deficiencies in work monitoring and schedule adjustments.   

4)  Building assembly system work including inconsistencies in construction details and incomplete component specifications in constructing drawings

5)  Construction machinery operation group, including inability to operate machinery during nearby residents’ resting hours.

6)  Site Planning Work Group, including changes in site layout plans affecting master scheduling, and, obstructions or difficult access within the construction site.

7)  Special work group including long lead times for custom-made or internationally imported materials, lacks of qualified engineers with specialized expertise, and, non-standard customized materials unavailable in local markets.