New Survey Reveals Significant Increases In Delays In UK Construction Industry

Cornerstone Projects is publishing a survey on the causes and effects of delays for the UK construction industry. The survey highlights that delays continue to be a significant issue.

Liverpool, United Kingdom - January 20, 2023 —

Cornerstone Projects, a leading player in the provision of underground utility searches has announced the publication of a survey on the causes and effects of delays in the UK construction industry over the last 12 months, compared to a similar survey undertaken in 2016.

The survey, which included responses from principal contractors, consultants, subcontractors and designers, highlighted significant increases in the number of major construction projects experiencing delays. In addition, the survey identified significant changes in both the time and cost implications of the delays experienced by respondents.

The results of the survey show that delays continue to be a significant problem in the UK construction industry, with many respondents reporting that their most recent project was delayed by over 50% of the original estimated delivery time. In addition, a significant number of respondents reported that over 50% of all projects are subject to delays.

"The UK Construction industry should be deeply concerned by the results of this survey," said Duncan Phillips, CEO of Cornerstone Projects. "Delays in construction projects can have serious consequences, including increased costs and lost productivity. We urge all stakeholders in the construction industry to work together to find solutions to this ongoing problem.”

One of the main takeaways from the new survey is the increase in the number of projects experiencing delays, with a worrying 91% of respondents saying they had been involved in a delayed project compared to 85% in 2016.

The questionnaire asked each respondent what they believed were the reasons for the delays. Although poor original planning and unrealistic scheduling remain the main reasons for delays, the number of respondents that chose 'resource availability', jumped from 7th spot in 2016 to 2nd in 2022. This is no doubt influenced by the knock on effects of Brexit and the Covid outbreak.  

Respondents were also asked what actions they would recommend to reduce delays in the future. In what some might see as a shift in attitudes, several respondents called for harsher penalties to be imposed, although providing better information, and improved monitoring and scheduling remained the top responses.

The full results of the survey are published here - https://www.cornerstoneprojects.co.uk/blog/delays-in-the-construct. 

About Cornerstone Projects Limited 

Cornerstone Projects was launched in 2004 by founder, Duncan Phillips. He formulated the concept of offering underground utility searches while managing a small engineering design team. Today, the business provides hundreds of underground utility reports - also referred to as STATs reports - per week, useful for anyone who needs to locate buried underground utilities such as electricity cables, water mains and sewers. 

Their mission is to be the UK’s leading supplier for utility plans, disrupting the competition and ensuring that services are more accessible. 

More information about Cornerstone Projects Limited can be found on the business website. Alternatively, a representative for the company can be contacted using the information below. 

Contact Info:
Name: Jim Burns
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Organization: Cornerstone Projects Limited
Phone: 0151 632 5142
Website: https://www.cornerstoneprojects.co.uk/

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