Strategies to Overcome Time Delays For Implementation of Road Projects in Swampy Land

Abstract

Road projects often experience delays and even construction stops in the middle of construction. The objectives of this paper is to determine the factors causing delays in the implementation time of road projects, determine the risk factors that have the most influence on these projects and provide solutions to reduce or overcome the impact of delays. This paper was specifically conducted on roads in South Kalimantan, which is an area with swampy land. Firtsly, distributing questionnaires and interviews to management staff and construction workers. Data analysis using the Severity Index method and the risk assessment matrix. The results indicate that, delay in providing heavy equipment, so must to provide heavy equipment at an earlier time. Damage to heavy equipment during project implementation, the response is to repair the equipment as soon as possible or by renting additional equipment. There was a design change when the project implementation took place, the response was to ask for more time by the owner. Apply overtime hours to change work schedules when bad weather occurs.