Analysis of Cost Overrun and Schedule Delays of Infrastructure Projects in Low Income Economies: Case Studies in Ethiopia

Table 9

Critical recommended actions to reduce cost overrun and delay.

Stakeholder	Key recommended actions (checklists)
Client	(i) Client should allocate proper budget as per the cost estimation including contingency
	(ii) Owner should appoint a separate construction management consultant for quick decision making, particularly for major projects
	(iii) Scope of projects shall be adequately defined
	(iv) Reduce variations and change orders after comment of projects
Contractor	(i) Resource planning, including equipment and labor, should be done as per project milestone and duration
	(ii) Provide various capacity building trainings and motivation incentives for workers
	(iii) Develop proper work methodology to improve productivity of labors and equipment
	(iv) Develop project specific hierarchical structure to facilitate decision making between project team
	(v) Use appropriate innovations and technologies to improve performance of infrastructure projects
Consultant	(i) Provide complete design and cost estimation as per the requirement by owners
	(ii) Develop mechanisms to solve disputes between client and contractor
	(iii) Develop project specific strategies to monitor progress of projects and inspect key developments
	(iv) Approve interim payments and design changes in line with contract documents and specifications