External Factors of Delay That Affect the Performance of International Construction Contractors in Kuwait

Abstract

Background Currently, multiple new projects are starting in Kuwait, which reflects the government's striving investment strategies. The estimated total value of future projects in Kuwait is $447.3 billion that is distributed between Building Sector for 72.7%, Infrastructure Sector for 15.3%, and Oil & Gas Sector for 12% [18]. Recently, Kuwaiti GPD is about $141.68 billion in 2019, when the construction contribution to GPD is 7%. Moreover, the previous author stated that $24 billion contracts would be available by the next year, which represents double the value of present year's contracts. The Kuwaiti construction nature is distinguished by the significant financial variations and multicultural workforce, including technical advisors and engineers. Regardless of the fact that projects worldwide suffer from time delays and cost overruns are not added information; typically, the construction industry in Kuwait contributes with average 7-10% in the national income, out of which 70% of these attributed construction projects are being delayed beyond their original completion dates [6]. The previous status of delayed projects has then been updated; currently the percentage of delayed projects has slightly decreased to be 60-70% average percentage [4].