Factors Affecting Delays on the Operation of Construction Industry in Novaliches Bayan, Quezon City

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

The construction industry is an essential sector that contributes to our country's economic growth. There is no building, school, or residence if the construction does not exist. The buildings represent the key pillars of a healthy economy. The entire world's construction of adequate buildings and infrastructure ensures a healthy environment. Construction delays are a worldwide phenomenon since one of the most serious issues in the sector is unanticipated costs and delays. Materials are essential resources in constructing a building or home since the business would not be able to function without them. However, knowing how much something costs is more significant than knowing how much it costs to construct infrastructure. The researchers utilized a descriptive research method of design to test the factors affecting delays in the operation of JIMGIES Enterprise in Novaliches, Bayan Quezon City. A survey questionnaire will be distributed to (fifty) 50 employees of JIMGIES Enterprise in Novaliches Bayan, Quezon City, representing the study population. As a result of this study, out of 50 respondents, most of them aged 31-40 years old who work in the construction industry got the highest percentage of 46%, and in terms of job position, mason gets the highest percentage of 26% and lastly, in terms of working experience the employee's experience range to 1-5 years with the highest percentage of 90%.  The analysis of the factors affecting delays has an overall weighted mean of 3.22 as agreed upon by employees, and lastly, how the delays affect operation obtained an overall weighted mean of 3.29 as agreed upon and perceived by employees. After all the assessments were made and the results revealed, researchers recommend a monitoring schedule and a list of construction materials from different hardware stores so that a company can choose on the list where they can lessen their cost and avoid some changes that cause delays in the operation.