Abstracto

Priority Indexing of Factors Affecting Cost Overruns using AHP Technique

Hiral H. Patel, Chirag J. Shah, Rushabh A. Shah, Urvesh N. Barot

This research work has been aimed to find out the causes that are causing cost overruns in the construction projects. This research activity was entirely assessed through questionnaire survey. Various literatures have been reviewed for assessment and evaluation of factors that are causing cost overruns in construction projects. The respondents were selected from various construction occupancy mainly architects, builders, contractors, structural engineers and various consultancy firms. The results accomplished from survey revealed that the major causes of delays and cost overruns during construction projects are the escalation of the materials prices and discontinuity of funds. The overall ranking analysis are indicating that Technical Drawings, Government Policies, Increase in Expenses, Festivals, Investigation or Tests and Specifications are most critical factors, that are responsible for construction cost overruns in South Gujarat specially in Tapi and Surat District