CONFLICT AND DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • A.A. Hasan Department of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
  • P. Fenn Department of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.
  • E. Aminian Department of Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54554/jet.2025.16.2.001

Keywords:

Construction Conflict, Construction Project, Project Delay, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract


This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) of 90 publications from 2007 to 2024 on the link between conflict and delay in construction projects. Conflicts are categorized as behavioral, contractual, and technical, with 93 common conflict factors identified across project phases. The research highlights the importance of early issue identification and phase-specific strategies to reduce delays, emphasizing the need for effective project management, clear contracts, and thorough design. A qualitative methodology, involving semi-structured interviews with 18 construction professionals, explores stakeholders' perspective. Thematic analysis, supported by NVivo software, led to a model illustrating the conflict-delay relationship.

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Abu Hasan, A., Fenn, P., & Aminian, E. (2025). CONFLICT AND DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW. Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), 16(2). https://doi.org/10.54554/jet.2025.16.2.001

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (INPRESS)

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