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Aboagye-Nimo, E, Wood, H and Collison, J (2019) Complexity of women’s modern-day challenges in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2550–65.

Ahmed, V, Aziz, Z, Tezel, A and Riaz, Z (2018) Challenges and drivers for data mining in the AEC sector. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1436–53.

Baniassadi, F, Alvanchi, A and Mostafavi, A (2018) A simulation-based framework for concurrent safety and productivity improvement in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1501–15.

Hampton, P, Chinyio, E A and Riva, S (2019) Framing stress and associated behaviours at work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2566–80.

Jin, Z, Gambatese, J, Liu, D and Dharmapalan, V (2019) Using 4D BIM to assess construction risks during the design phase. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2637–54.

Lindgren, J, Emmitt, S and Widén, K (2018) Construction projects as mechanisms for knowledge integration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1516–33.

M.D., D and Mahesh, G (2019) Developing a knowledge-based safety culture instrument for construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2597–613.

Manu, P, Poghosyan, A, Mahamadu, A, Mahdjoubi, L, Gibb, A, Behm, M and Akinade, O O (2019) Design for occupational safety and health: key attributes for organisational capability. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2614–36.

Mok, K Y, Shen, G Q and Yang, R (2018) Stakeholder complexity in large scale green building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1454–74.

Mzyece, D, Ndekugri, I E and Ankrah, N A (2019) Building information modelling (BIM) and the CDM regulations interoperability framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2682–704.

Nnaji, C, Gambatese, J, Karakhan, A and Eseonu, C (2019) Influential safety technology adoption predictors in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2655–81.

Oswald, D, Sherratt, F and Smith, S (2019) Managing production pressures through dangerous informality: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2581–96.

Rahman, A, Bridge, A J, Rowlinson, S, Hubbard, B and Xia, B (2018) Multinational contracting and the eclectic paradigm of internationalization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1418–35.

Regis, M F, Alberte, E P V, Lima, D d S and Freitas, R L S (2019) Women in construction: shortcomings, difficulties, and good practices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2535–49.

Rodrigues Santos de Melo, R and Bastos Costa, D (2019) Integrating resilience engineering and UAS technology into construction safety planning and control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2705–22.

Sherratt, F and Ivory, C (2019) Managing “a little bit unsafe”: complexity, construction safety and situational self-organising. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2519–34.

Wang, T, Ford, D N, Chong, H and Zhang, W (2018) Causes of delays in the construction phase of Chinese building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1534–51.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Scheduling; Risk management; Construction; Project management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2016-0227
  • Abstract:
    Delays during construction are one of the common scenarios in the construction industry. The purpose of this paper is to identify the primary causes of delays in the construction phase of building construction projects in China. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaire survey approach was adopted across the four typical cities in China, namely, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Shenzhen. In total, 115 sets of valid responded questionnaires were collected and analyzed. Findings The results show that the causes of variations, delays in progress payments, exceptionally low bids and subcontractors’ poor performance and communication issues were the most important causes of delays in China. Originality/value This research is the first questionnaire survey on the causes of delays in the construction phase of building construction projects in China. The comparative analysis shows two unique causes of delays in the Chinese construction industry, such as “difficulty in claiming indemnity” and “unreasonable upfront capital demanded by client.” It also reveals different ranked causes of delays as per distinguished political and economic situations in China. The research findings can be referred by construction projects in other countries that are funded or partnered with China.

Yu, A T W, Javed, A A, Lam, T I, Shen, G Q and Sun, M (2018) Integrating value management into sustainable construction projects in Hong Kong. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(11), 1475–500.