QUANTIFICATION OF DEVIATIONS IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Abstract

Deviations in construction have long been a debatable issue in construction projects. However, only a few formal studies have been carried out to analyse its causes and effects. This study is focused on the identification and quantification of various factors causing Deviations in construction of a multi-level commercial project. It is important for a company not only to know the deviation costs, but also to identify the most likely areas on which to focus in order to reduce these costs for the future projects. All the necessary data
and information are obtained from site records along with the revised, approved site drawings, indicating the new change and addition or omission of specified work. The deviation factors are individually compared and quantified. Most of the research studies have been dealing with several factors that cause deviations in the project. The objective of this study is to identify the main cause of the cost and schedule deviation. The approach to serve the objective is achieved by collecting data regarding “Granite cladding works” from a large construction project in order to identify the cause of project cost and schedule deviation