CRITICAL FACTORS CAUSING DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION PERIOD OF BUILT OPERATE & TRANSFER (BOT) INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN PAKISTAN

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.