Authors :
Baila MAR; Raphael N. Mutuku; Humphrey Danso; Alhousseynou Hamady Touré
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10219489
Abstract :
The paper examines the issues of cost and
time overruns in the context of construction activities in
Mauritania. The construction industry as the main
engine of economic growth faces the worldwide
problems of delays and overspending. These challenges
contribute to financial losses and project delays in the
Mauritanian context hence the need to understand what
causes them. The primary goal of this study is to
determine and understand what causes cost and time
overrun in project in Mauritania. Using both
quantitative and qualitative research techniques,
information was gathered via questionnaires from
different construction stakeholders. The study employed
descriptive statistics and regression in assessing
relationships and the patterns between causes of
overruns. This study presents a range of issues that have
significant impacts on both costs and time overruns in
the projects for example weak contract management,
financial constraints, and changes in the project scopes
among others. However, these factors were enumerated
using the RII (Relative importance index). Another
approach adopted is creating predictive models that
help in anticipating time delays and the impact on cost
overflows. They have good predictive power showcasing
complex links between time and cost overruns. The
study shows how crucial are good project and contract
management, effective site management, and clear
communication can be for reducing time overruns. The
study further demonstrates strong positive relationships
between the timing losses and costs overruns
highlighting significance of the correct timing for costs
controlling strategies.
Keywords :
Time overrun, Cost overrun, impact, construction project, predictive models, Mauritania, Project management.
The paper examines the issues of cost and
time overruns in the context of construction activities in
Mauritania. The construction industry as the main
engine of economic growth faces the worldwide
problems of delays and overspending. These challenges
contribute to financial losses and project delays in the
Mauritanian context hence the need to understand what
causes them. The primary goal of this study is to
determine and understand what causes cost and time
overrun in project in Mauritania. Using both
quantitative and qualitative research techniques,
information was gathered via questionnaires from
different construction stakeholders. The study employed
descriptive statistics and regression in assessing
relationships and the patterns between causes of
overruns. This study presents a range of issues that have
significant impacts on both costs and time overruns in
the projects for example weak contract management,
financial constraints, and changes in the project scopes
among others. However, these factors were enumerated
using the RII (Relative importance index). Another
approach adopted is creating predictive models that
help in anticipating time delays and the impact on cost
overflows. They have good predictive power showcasing
complex links between time and cost overruns. The
study shows how crucial are good project and contract
management, effective site management, and clear
communication can be for reducing time overruns. The
study further demonstrates strong positive relationships
between the timing losses and costs overruns
highlighting significance of the correct timing for costs
controlling strategies.
Keywords :
Time overrun, Cost overrun, impact, construction project, predictive models, Mauritania, Project management.