<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <article key="pdf/10009475" mdate="2018-08-05 00:00:00"> <author>Hafiz Usama Imad and Muhammad Akram Akhund and Tauha Hussain Ali and Ali Raza Khoso and Fida Hussain Siddiqui</author> <title>Time Overrun in PreConstruction Planning Phase of Construction Projects</title> <pages>817 - 821</pages> <year>2018</year> <volume>12</volume> <number>9</number> <journal>International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering</journal> <ee>https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10009475</ee> <url>https://publications.waset.org/vol/141</url> <publisher>World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology</publisher> <abstract>Construction industry plays a significant role in fulfilling the major requirements of the human being. It is one of the major constituents of every developed country. Although the construction industry of both the developing and developed countries encompasses a major part of the economy, and millions of rupees are utilized every year on various kinds of construction projects. But, this industry is facing numerous hurdles in terms of its budget and timely completion. Construction projects generally consist of several phases like planning, designing, execution, and finishing. This research study aims to determine the significant factors of time overrun in preconstruction planning (PCP) phase of construction projects in Pakistan. Questionnaires were distributed by various means and responses of respondents were compiled and collected data were then analyzed through a statistical technique using SPSS version 24. Major causes of time overrun in preconstruction planning phase; which is an extremely important phase of construction projects, were revealed. The research conclusion will provide a pathway for stakeholders to pay attention to the mentioned causes to overcome the major issue of time overrun. </abstract> <index>Open Science Index 141, 2018</index> </article>