Study On Management Of Dharan Water Supply Project Of Nepal

Water supply projects is considered as one of the most important industries in Nepal.It is well known that most construction projects in water supply exposed to quality,time and cost overrun.This phenomena may affect the progress of construction industry in water supply projects as well as may expose many institutions of construction to be destroyed.Literatures of previous studies were classified into three main parts which are:(1)factors influencing time management of project;(2)factors influencing cost management of project.(3)factors influencing quality management of project.Most related researches were revised which included the study of these factors in many countries.The aim of this research is to assess factors influencing quality,time and cost overruns on water supply projects in Nepal.The objectives of the study were achieved through two approaches,the first one was a valid questionnaire that was obtained from contracting companies,consultants,and owners in Water supply project.The second by comparing four cases with four water supply projects in Nepal exposed to quality,time and cost overrun.The study clarified that "Strikes and border closures" was the most critical factor that influence project delay.The survey also indicated that "material-related factors" occupied the second rank in importance,where "the lack of materials in markets" and "delay in materials delivery to the site" were among the most important factors affecting delay.The study illustrated that "prices fluctuations of constructions materials" which was due to border closure was one of the most important factors that may lead to cost overrun.Also it clarified that contractor's delay of material delivery and equipment have led to cost overrun.The study also clarified that prices inflation highly contributes to cost overrun.The study recommended owners,contractors,and consultants to hold their responsibilities to avoid any delay or cost overrun which could be achieved by good management of the project and finding new methods for storing the needed materials from the beginning of the project.The study also recommended the government to adopt laws through indian legislative council to prevent materials monopoly.Also it recommended the government with the necessity of dealing with new entrances such as border entrance to guarantee material transfer into water supply project.Appropriate project management practices and training for successful execution of construction projects have been recommended,especially in developing economies like Nepal.