Construction Duration Determinants of Building Projects in Sarawak

Abstract

This research utilized the quantitative method and stratified simple random sampling technique to collect data with a view to investigating the determinants of construction duration of building projects in Sarawak. Out of the 180 copies of questionnaire distributed to grade 4, 5, 6 and 7 contractors operating within Bintulu and Sibu in Sarawak, only 36 copies were duly completed, making the valid response rate to be 20 percent. Descriptive analysis and Relative Importance Index (RII) were utilized in analysing the data. The descriptive analysis revealed that availability of construction site, type of building constructed and market condition are the important determinants of construction duration. The result of relative importance index revealed that the availability of construction site is the highest determinant. This study has complemented the existing knowledge on the determinants of construction duration.