If you start of a construction project whether big or small, then you have a timeline with an estimated cost for the project. Like based on the type of construction and its complications the timeline can vary from 6 months to 1 year and even longer for the more significant projects.
The primary aim of the whole project is to come up with something as planned or mapped out within the estimated cost and time.
The project team will work together on the complex project handling the resources and staff to make the most out of it. Another essential thing to consider that the process of approaching the construction projects have changed over the years which mean there is greater involvement of tech devices.
But no matter how efficient one is with the construction, collaboration and timelines delays can occur.
If there is any delay in one part of the project, then it might delay the whole project. There can be several reasons for a delay in any project, but regardless of justified or non-justified delays, they will have a negative impact on the overall plan. Only the qualified delay expert can tell you if the delay claim or the information is justifiable or not.
When there is a time lag in the project like for instance if a particular part of the project was supposed to complete in two weeks time, but it needs another week for completion then it will disturb the whole timeline.
The delays affect the project and its quality in most cases resulting in a lawsuit by most owners.
Effect of Delays:
When anything is mismanaged, then it will impact the overall project and that entities are seen as the risk for the project completion.
Negative influence on the stakeholders:
Some so many people are involved in one project such as contractors, consultants, clients, workforce and even the vendors. It will reduce their productivity and anything which is dependent on this project.
For example, the project might be housing society and clients might have given the completion date to the potential residents. Thus facing delay will negatively impact the reputation of the client.
Over cost:
Because the project needs more time for completion, then it means there is a need or resources and workforce for another week or another month.
The time and cost will add to the burden for the project which means owner might launch a claim on that. Even the extension of time will lead to more budget. The delay expert can analyze the claim for the proper recommendation.
Mistrust among stakeholders:
When people are aware of the fact that a particular project will end on a specific date, then they are planning ahead of time.
If there is an issue in the completion schedule, then their other plans will be ruined, and they won't be able to trust the commitment of the contractor again.
Claims/Lawsuits:
Another disadvantage of the having a delay is that there can be a lawsuit against the defaulter party. As we know how time-consuming it can be to fight for a lawsuit.
They can put the project on hold for years until the issue is sorted.
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