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Incidence and Impact of Delays:
– In complex projects, unforeseen problems lead to the use of legal forms like change orders and lien waivers.
– Delays are common in construction projects due to the use of schedules for planning work.
– Construction delays are costly due to interest on construction loans, time-dependent management staff costs, and inflation in wage and material prices.

Analysis of Delays:
– Delays can be categorized as Critical or Non-Critical, Excusable or Non-Excusable, Concurrent or Non-Concurrent, and Compensable or Non-Compensable.
– Understanding the type of delay is crucial in determining its impact on the project completion.
– Delays are further classified into excusable or non-excusable, and concurrent or non-concurrent, which can be compensable or non-compensable.

Management Solutions to Delays:
– Construction supply chain management enhances competitiveness, profitability, and control over project variables.
– Various flows within the construction supply chain impact project performance.
– Bid gaming, change order artistry, asymmetric information, and post-contractual market power contribute to construction delays.

See Also:
– Construction and Civil Engineering are related fields.
– Project planning is essential for successful construction projects.

References:
– A meta-analytical review highlights the causes of delays in the global construction industry.
– Managing construction supply chains is crucial for project success.
– A study on construction delays offers insights into understanding and analyzing them correctly.

Further Reading:
– The book “Construction Delays, 2nd Ed.” provides a comprehensive understanding of delays in construction projects.