Analysis of delay causes for pipeline projects in sewage system: Taiwan cases

Jyh Bin Yang, Pi Yun Liao

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Abstract

In a sewage system development project, pipeline construction is the key work owing to pipeline construction shares high cost compared to other works. Furthermore, pipeline construction usually suffers unforeseen site conditions and results in tremendous delays. Identifying potential delay causes is the basis for resolving delay problems before they actually occur. As the budget of sewage systems is increased annually in Taiwan, identifying delay causes and preventing them from occurring are essential for successful sewage system construction projects. Through examining fifteen real cases and validating via a questionnaire survey, this study concluded that moving existed conduits later than planned schedule, unforeseen site conditions and delayed construction planning report approval are the top three significant causes for pipeline construction projects. Identifying the causes is valuable for reference to succeed in future similar projects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Pipelines Congress 2008 - Pipeline Asset Management
Subtitle of host publicationMaximizing Performance of Our Pipeline Infrastructure
PublisherASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
ISBN (Print)9780784409947
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventPipelines Congress 2008 - Pipeline Asset Management: Maximizing Performance of Our Pipeline Infrastructure - Atlanta, GA, United States
Duration: 22 Jul 200828 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of Pipelines Congress 2008 - Pipeline Asset Management: Maximizing Performance of Our Pipeline Infrastructure
Volume321

Conference

ConferencePipelines Congress 2008 - Pipeline Asset Management: Maximizing Performance of Our Pipeline Infrastructure
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta, GA
Period22/07/0828/07/08

Keywords

  • Case study
  • Delay cause
  • Pipeline project
  • Sewage system

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