PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE FACTORS AFFECTING THE DELAY OF CONSTRUCTION PHASE IN HIGH-RISE BUILDING PROJECTS

Along with the rapid development of the construction industry in recent years, high-rise projects have grown in both quantity and scale. However, delays are common in this type of project in developing countries. It causes significant economic damage and has a very serious impact on investor confidence. Following a previous study on factors affecting the delay of construction phase in high-rise building projects, this study will propose solutions to reduce the factors mentioned in the previous study. Nine groups of solutions corresponding to nine groups of factors will be analyzed in this study. The investor chooses a designer and project management consultant who has expertise, experience and is suitable for the project; the investor clearly determined the scale and purpose of using the project; skilled labor and suitable construction methods; provide adequate and timely materials; the investor has to confirm the contractor’s capacity are suggested as mitigation activities. The results could help stakeholders learn from the mentioned factors and apply solutions so that they can avoid delays.