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Client-Related Factor Contributing to Delay in the Malaysia Public Projects

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  • Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi*

    (School of Technology Management and Logistics, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah)

  • Najuwa Mohd Nasir

    (School of Technology Management and Logistics, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010 Sintok, Kedah)

  • Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri

    (Centre for Building, Construction & Tropical Architecture, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur)

  • Othman Mohamed

    (Centre for Building, Construction & Tropical Architecture, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur)

  • Saipol Bari Abdul Karim

    (Centre for Building, Construction & Tropical Architecture, Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur)

Abstract

This paper presents the investigation of client-related factor towards delay in public projects by applying qualitative research method approach. Semi-structured interview was conducted involving contractor, architect and consultant with experience in project delay. The investigation managed to discover factors of delay which were ranked by using content analysis. The most significant client-related factor is a poor planning at initial stage by client, followed by late of payment by client, lack of awareness by client on latest progress done by staff, improper consultant selection by client, client select contractor with a weak cash flow, poor attitude of contractor selected by client, late of payment by client, lack of knowledge by client, new proposal request by new hired officer and lack of financial strength. This finding is very useful for practitioners in construction sector and very important for practitioners to be aware on these factors and focus to improve the cause of delay among client.

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  • Mohd Nasrun Mohd Nawi* & Najuwa Mohd Nasir & Mohd Suhaimi Mohd Danuri & Othman Mohamed & Saipol Bari Abdul Karim, 2018. "Client-Related Factor Contributing to Delay in the Malaysia Public Projects," The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Academic Research Publishing Group, pages 289-293:6.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:tjssrr:2018:p:289-293
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    JEL Classification: L74; M11; N75;
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    • L74 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Primary Products and Construction - - - Construction
    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management
    • N75 - Economic History - - Economic History: Transport, International and Domestic Trade, Energy, and Other Services - - - Asia including Middle East

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