Research Article

Causes, Effects, and Mitigation Measures of Time and Cost Overruns in Water Supply Projects: Case of Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia

Table 3

List of mitigation measures of time and cost overruns [20, 23, 28, 30].

NosMitigation measures of time overrunMitigation measures of cost overrun

1Complete and proper design at the right timeAccurate estimation of the initial cost of the project
2Accurate estimation of the initial cost of the projectComplete and proper design at the right time
3Decision makers should have technical awareness about water supply projectsDecision makers should have technical awareness about water supply projects
4Obtaining permissions from concerned organizations before starting to workContractors must consider their financial capabilities before bidding and should employ a qualified staff for the financial management of projects
5The owner should select a reliable contractor and experienced in water supply projectsThe owner should select a reliable contractor and experienced in water supply projects
6The project site ownership before doing tender by the ownerReduce change orders during construction
7Reduce change orders during constructionEffective strategic planning
8Effective strategic planningThe initial time of the contract should be determined based on the geographical location of the project
9The initial time of the contract should be determined based on the geographical location of the projectPlanning completely and accurately the project by the consultant engineers
10Planning completely and accurately the project by the consultant engineersFrequent progress meeting
11Frequent progress meetingEnsure timely delivery of materials
12Ensure timely delivery of materialsProper site management and supervision
13Proper site management and supervision
14Proper emphasis on past experience
15Absence of bureaucracy