Abstract:
The development of infrastructures in Pakistan is very essential because it provides the basic
need to the nation. From last decade, number of infrastructures projects have been launched by
the Government but due to delay in timely completion of the projects, public is unable to utilize
the complete benefits of Built Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis projects. This study focuses on
identifying the critical delaying factors causing delay in construction period of BOT
infrastructures projects in Pakistan and provide various mitigation measures to overcome them
effectively. This study also helps in dealing with “effects of delay” which occurred due to certain
delaying factors. Thirty-six critical delaying factors were identified from extensive literature
study. Using a preliminary questionnaire survey, initially 45 responses are received. By data
analysis fifteen delaying factors are shortlisted and twelve “Effects of Delay” are also finalized
after content analysis. Thirty semi structure interviews are conducted from field experts for
finding mitigation measures for these critical delaying factors and better deal with the delaying
effects. Good planning, essential collaboration, cooperation in TORs handling, better
communication and information sharing among all stakeholders should be promoted and
strengthen at every stage of the execution for timely completion of the project.
