Analysis of Cost Overrun and Schedule Delays of Infrastructure Projects in Low Income Economies: Case Studies in Ethiopia by Solomon Melaku Belay, Seifu Tilahun, Mitiku Yehualaw, Jose Matos, Helder Sousa, Endalew Temesgen Workneh

“…Various data analysis tools were employed, to investigate the critical causes of cost overrun and delays in infrastructure projects. The findings reveal that the minimum cost overrun for building construction projects is found to be 2%, whereas the maximum and average cost overruns are 248% and 35%, respectively. …”
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The Causes of Variation Orders and Their Effects on Cost and Time of Projects in Sulaimani Governorate by Karukh Hassan M.karim, Noori Ali, Basira Majeed

Subjects: “…Causes of variation order, Cost overrun, Construction projects, Effect of variation order, Time overrun, Variation orders.…”
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CHANGE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE OF THE ENTERPRISE AS OVERCOMING OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION RESISTANCE by H. Menin

“…The difficulties, that arise in the process of digital transformation of organizational culture have been noted, among them are: the traditional culture of the company, cost overruns on infrastructure, limited scalability, inefficient automation and problems of professional development. …”
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ANALYSIS AND RISKS FAST TRACK AND CRASH PROGRAM METHOD ON BUILDING PROJECT by A'izzatul Khiyana, Titin Sundari, Totok Yulianto, Meriana Wahyu Nugroho, Achmad Imam Agung

“… Project delay is a major issue in execution, often causing cost overruns if not addressed. Acceleration helps meet targets and increase profits. …”
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Deficiencies causes in road construction scheduling: Perspectives from construction professionals by Karen Castañeda, Omar Sánchez, Rodrigo F. Herrera, Guillermo Mejía

“…However, deficiencies in this scheduling can lead to significant challenges such as delays, cost overruns, and litigation. Therefore, project managers need to understand the causes that contribute to these deficiencies thoroughly. …”
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The Delay and Failure of Residential Investment Projects in Iraq: Review by Aya A. Hasan, Abbas M. Burhan

“…This issue is not readily resolved and can have a detrimental effect on the project's outcome, including cost overruns, subpar work, a lack of safety, and schedule delays. …”
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Collaborative planning of subcontractors using the Last Planner System: a case study on a gas subcontractor in repetitive housing projects by Xavier Brioso, Karla Delgado-Martínez, Luis Bravo-Salomón

“…Non-conformances due to poor deliverables are common, generating delays and cost overruns for all parties involved, especially for the main contractor. …”
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Assessment of Construction Site Management Practices: A Case Study of a Construction Project in Hargeisa by Abdirisak Mohamed Abdillahi, Savaş Bayram, Zübeyde Özlem Parlak Biçer

“…Inefficiencies in site management often lead to increased rework, defects, delays, disputes, and cost overruns, affecting construction projects. This study evaluated a construction project in Hargeisa, utilizing six established construction site management practices as assessment criteria. …”
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Systematic review of Lean Construction: an approach to sustainability and efficiency in construction management by Gonzalo Garcés, Eric Forcael, Cristian Osorio, Karen Castañeda, Omar Sánchez

“…Previous studies indicate that integrating LC into construction project management processes can address issues such as cost overruns, labor expenses, and material waste. However, this emerging philosophy still lacks a complete understanding of its advantages, limitations, and synergies with sustainability. …”
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Structural Analysis and 3D Reconstruction of Underground Pipeline Systems Based on LiDAR Point Clouds by Qiuyao Lai, Qinchuan Xin, Yuhang Tian, Xiaoyou Chen, Yujie Li, Ruohan Wu

“…However, the absence of accurate pipe information frequently leads to construction delays and cost overruns, adversely impacting urban management and economic development. …”
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Critical Risk Factors of Stakeholder Collaboration Impacting BIM Implementation in High-Rise Residential Building Projects Under the DBB System: A Delphi Survey by Dang Huy Ly, Hyosoo Moon, Hyunkyu Shin, Yonghan Ahn

“…Although the design-bid-build (DBB) system has poor stakeholder collaboration due to the separation between architects, engineers, and contractors in its linear process, resulting in longer schedules and cost overruns, DBB remains the most widely used project delivery system due to its benefits, such as higher competition and the owner’s absolute control over the project. …”
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Is Legal Reform the Answer to Dispute Resolution in the Construction Services Sector? A Critical Look at Law No. 2 of 2017 by Jeffry Yuliyanto Waisapi, Slamet Suhartono, Yovita Arie Mangesti, Rosalinda Elsina Latumahina, Felina C Young

“…Disputes in the construction services sector are inevitable due to the complexity of contracts, project delays, cost overruns, and quality issues. Law No. 2 of 2017 on Construction Services seeks to reform dispute resolution mechanisms by emphasizing alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation, and arbitration while ensuring legal certainty and fairness. …”
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PUBLIC INFRASRUCTURE PROJECT FAILURES IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECONOMY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENRY by YUSUF GARBA MANJO

“…The adverse effects of these failures on the economy and citizen’s welfare is colossal  as it involves loss of state revenue, citizen revenue losses, project cost overruns, low community empowerment, slow economic growth, underdevelopment of infrastructure sector, a loss of foreign aid and grants, stricter donor regulations, the loss of elections by the incumbent leadership at state and federal levels, and a lack of trust in government by financial institutions to further finance public infrastructure projects. …”
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Proposing an Affordable Real-Time Camera-Based Safety and Quality Management Framework for Construction Industries in Developing Countries by Zanyar Omar Abdullah, Tahir Çelik, Tolga Çelik

“…These issues reduce productivity, compromise safety, and lower efficiency, often resulting in project delays, cost overruns, and substandard structures. This study introduces a safety and quality management framework that uses affordable camera technology and a structured web-based platform to address these challenges. …”
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Tailoring bus rapid transit to the complex realities of African Cities: Critical issues and public policy planning approaches by Emmanuel Theodore Asimeng, Franco Jauregui-Fung

“…These African BRT implementations have often been fraught with difficulties, including delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges, while several projects have failed to materialise despite significant public investment. …”
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