| Title |
A Correlation Analysis of Influence Factors of Nonconformity in Construction Projects |
| Authors |
Chi, Sungjoon ; Cha, Yongwoon ; Han, Sangwon |
| DOI |
http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2015.16.2.021 |
| Keywords |
Nonconformity ; Influence Factors ; Correlation Analysis ; Construction Defects |
| Abstract |
Construction defects are major components that result in cost overruns and schedule delays in construction projects. There have been extensive research efforts to investigate the cause of defects. However, little effort has been devoted to analyze correlation among various reasons of construction defects while a defect is not usually an outcome of a single cause, but rather occurs when several interrelated causes combine. Based on this recognition, this paper analyzes 831 nonconformity reports collected from 30 construction projects in Korea from 2011 to 2014. The correlation analysis revealed that a significant portion of construction defects occurred in the procurement and construction phase and as the pattern of function defect and installation defect. Triggered by human error, defective material and faulty method, these defects are treated by conccession, repair, rework that can significantly lower the cost and schedule performance. This paper is significant in terms of providing a theoretical basis for analyzing correlation among various reasons of construction defects and quantitative measures for establishing effective defect prevention strategies. |