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This paper provides an analysis of the types of delays that affect the planning and scope development of construction projects. The information presented in this paper was obtained during a research project that investigated construction planning issues, delay factors, and mitigation strategies to reduce delays. As part of the research effort, a survey containing 45 questions related to planning issues and delays was used to collect data from 101 engineering and construction (E&C) industry professionals. This paper discusses the results of the last section of the survey where the respondents indicated which of the 27 types of delays are encountered most frequently on their projects and the strategies they use for addressing these types of delays. Information also is provided in this publication on project development requirements, project control systems, the planning process, project budget planning, project financing, program management, the need for a standardized project management process, planning delay factors, and mitigation strategies to reduce planning delays.

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