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    Assessment of Public Building Construction Delays and Their Impact on Project Success in Mekelle, Tigray
    (Mekelle University, 2025-11-02) Solomon Zeferu
    This research project, titled “Assessing Public Building Construction Delays and Their Impact on Project Success in Mekelle, Tigray,” investigates the persistent problem of delays in public construction projects and their overall influence on project performance. The study focuses on identifying the primary causes of delay, assessing their effects on time, cost, and quality, and proposing strategies to mitigate their impact on future projects. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were gathered from 50 respondents representing contractors, consultants, and clients engaged in public building projects in Mekelle. Structured questionnaires were used, and the collected data were analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) to rank the most significant delay factors. The study findings revealed that delays remain a critical issue in the construction industry, with most public projects exceeding their planned completion schedules and budgets. The leading causes of delay were found to be delay in progress payments, ineffective planning and scheduling, shortage of skilled labor, late material delivery and price escalation, and slow decision-making among project stakeholders. The key effects of these delays include cost overruns, time overruns, low quality of work, contract disputes, and project termination. The research concludes that improving project performance requires addressing financial and managerial inefficiencies, enhancing communication between stakeholders, and enforcing timely decision-making. It recommends that clients ensure consistent payment flows, contractors strengthen project management capabilities, and consultants improve supervision and coordination mechanisms. Furthermore, policymakers should implement delay mitigation frameworks and capacity-building programs within the construction sector. By addressing these issues, construction projects in Mekelle can achieve improved time efficiency, cost control, and overall project success, ultimately contributing to the effective utilization of public resources.
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    Assessment of Public Building Construction Delays and Their Impact on Project Success in Mekelle, Tigray
    (Mekelle University, 2025-11-02) Solomon Zeferu
    This research project, titled “Assessing Public Building Construction Delays and Their Impact on Project Success in Mekelle, Tigray,” investigates the persistent problem of delays in public construction projects and their overall influence on project performance. The study focuses on identifying the primary causes of delay, assessing their effects on time, cost, and quality, and proposing strategies to mitigate their impact on future projects. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were gathered from 50 respondents representing contractors, consultants, and clients engaged in public building projects in Mekelle. Structured questionnaires were used, and the collected data were analyzed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) to rank the most significant delay factors. The study findings revealed that delays remain a critical issue in the construction industry, with most public projects exceeding their planned completion schedules and budgets. The leading causes of delay were found to be delay in progress payments, ineffective planning and scheduling, shortage of skilled labor, late material delivery and price escalation, and slow decision-making among project stakeholders. The key effects of these delays include cost overruns, time overruns, low quality of work, contract disputes, and project termination. The research concludes that improving project performance requires addressing financial and managerial inefficiencies, enhancing communication between stakeholders, and enforcing timely decision-making. It recommends that clients ensure consistent payment flows, contractors strengthen project management capabilities, and consultants improve supervision and coordination mechanisms. Furthermore, policymakers should implement delay mitigation frameworks and capacity-building programs within the construction sector. By addressing these issues, construction projects in Mekelle can achieve improved time efficiency, cost control, and overall project success, ultimately contributing to the effective utilization of public resources.