Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Structural equation model factors affecting delays in construction projects with a focus on indicators affecting project management

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ali Parvari 1
Arash Bayat 1
omidreza akbari 2
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Khomein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran
2 3- M.Sc., Department of Civil Engineering, Khomein Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomein, Iran
10.22065/jsce.2024.432552.3309
Abstract
Identifying factors that affect delays in construction projects can significantly improve project outcomes and lead to increased cost efficiency, improved stakeholder satisfaction, and increased project completion success rates. Recognizing and addressing potential delays contributes to a more sustainable and predictable construction process and helps efficient management of construction projects, so this research was based on this goal. The research method is mixed(quantitative and qualitative), in the qualitative part of the factors from previous studies with a content analysis approach, 34 factors were extracted, and with the Delphi phase method and the opinion of experts in three stages were adjusted to 27 factors, and in the next step, according to the confirmed factors, the exploratory factor analysis questionnaire was developed, which was completed by 128 experts who were selected after sampling from 192 people in the statistical community who have the characteristics and characteristics of the study and from the Cochran sampling formula, it's been. In order to calculate the adequacy of the volume of the statistical community, the curitis-battlette test was used and the results obtained were approved by experts. The confirmation factor analysis process has then been validated, with the kronbach Alpha coefficient used in both stages to measure their reliability. The results of the study show that indicators based on standard coefficients in order of importance include the materials and equipment index(0.90), the project management index(0.84), the financial resources index(0.72), the contractual/regulatory index(0.71) and the Human Resources index(0.53).
Keywords
Project delays
construction projects
project management
structural equations
exploratory factor analysis

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Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering
Volume 11, Issue 10 - Serial Number 87
January 2025
Pages 116-137

  • Receive Date 14 January 2024
  • Revise Date 11 March 2024
  • Accept Date 18 April 2024