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Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Blismas, N and Lee E W M (2013) A new approach for modelling variability in residential construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 83-92.

Ding, G (2013) Demolish or refurbish – environmental benefits of housing conservation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 18-34.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G and Marimuthu, M (2013) Internationalisation of construction business and e-commerce: Innovation, integration and dynamic capabilities. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 1-17.

Grant, E (2013) “Pack 'em, rack 'em and stack 'em”: the appropriateness of the use and reuse of shipping containers for prison accommodation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 35-44.

Jimoh, R and Van Wyk, J (2013) Ideological leaning and praxis of housing co-operatives in South Africa: matters arising. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 54-66.

MacDonald, J and Mills, J (2013) An IPD approach to construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 93-103.

Mahamid, I (2013) Common risks affecting time overrun in road construction projects in Palestine: contractors’ perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 45-53.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Risk management; road construction; time overrun; risk map; delay
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v13i2.3194
  • Abstract:
    The construction sector is one of the key economic sectors and is the main force motivating the Palestinian national economy. However, it suffers from number of problems that affect time, cost and quality performances. This study aims at identifying the common risks affecting time overrun in road construction projects in the West Bank in Palestine from contractors’ viewpoint. 45 factors that might cause delays of road construction projects were defined through a detailed literature review. A questionnaire survey was performed to rank the considered factors in terms of severity and frequency. The analysis of the survey indicated that the top risks affecting time overrun in road construction projects in Palestine are: financial status of the contractors, payments delay by the owner, political situation, segmentation of the West Bank, poor communication between construction parties, lack of equipment efficiency, and high competition in bids.

Windapo, A O (2013) Relationship between degree of risk, cost and level of compliance to occupational health and safety regulations in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 67-82.