Causes For the Delay in Construction Offices Building: A Systematic Review

Analysing the literature related to construction delays, 74 papers that were published from 2018 to 2023 were reviewed. A comprehensive search was conducted thru numerous databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, using keywords such as “ Buildings construction delay, “This key word was used to select the linked papers. The review concludes that past construction delay studies centred on 3 main causes of delay factors, namely Input Delay Factors (4 factors), Internal Delay Factors (18 factors), and External Factors (5 factors), and these studies have proposed improvement on techniques and frameworks. The methodology involved a systematic review procedure, concentrating on input, internal and external factors such as project management inefficiencies, financial constraints, labor lacks, material procurement problems, etc. The study noticed that construction internal and external delay factors issues were the most frequently cited cause of delays. This review provides valuable awareness into delay mitigation strategies for construction authorities and experts. Overall, this article contributes to the existing body of understanding on building construction delay by synthesising and studying the latest research from selected journals. The identified causes of delay and the improvement techniques and frameworks outlined in this study provide valuable insights for researchers, experts, and decision-makers involved in the construction industry, simplify informed decision-making and improve construction project to mitigate delays in building construction projects.