Editor’s Choice Award for Construction Delay Prediction Study

I am happy to share that our paper, “Developing a Construction Delay Prediction Model as a Delay-Avoidance Strategy for Public Construction Projects,” published in the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction (ASCE) in May 2025, has received an Editor’s Choice Award.

The study focuses on one of the most persistent challenges in public construction projects: delays. Construction delays often lead to financial losses, cost overruns, and conflicts between stakeholders. While many past studies have relied on survey data, our research used real project data from 32 public construction projects to better understand why delays occur and how they affect project costs.

Using statistical analysis, we developed a delay prediction model that estimates potential delays based on specific project characteristics. The goal of the model is to help project teams identify risks early and make better planning decisions before problems escalate.

The findings show that early prediction of delays can support more efficient resource allocation, reduce the likelihood of budget overruns, and improve overall project performance. By integrating the model into planning and contract strategies, public agencies can take proactive steps to minimize the impact of delays.

Read the paper on ASCE Library