The study aims at identifying the factors affecting time overrun in public construction projects Saudi Arabia from consultants’ viewpoint. To do so, 70 consultants working in public construction completed a structured questionnaire survey and the factors were ranked according to their levels of severity, frequency, and importance. 34 factors were identified through interview with some local construction experts and deep literature review. The analysis of the identified 34 factors indicates that the top five important factors affecting time overrun in public construction projects are: improper planning, poor labor productivity, additional works, rework, and lack of contractor experience. The results also indicate that the  top five severe factors affecting time overrun in public construction projects in Saudi Arabia are: bid award for lowest price, poor labor productivity, improper planning, additional work, and lack of contractor experience. While the top five frequent factors are: rework, improper planning, changes in material types and specifications during construction, poor contract management, and poor resource management. 

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JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (JARET), Volume 1, Issue 1, July – December 2013, pp. 08-14

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Palestine

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Both (Printed and Online)

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2013

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