Strengthening Early Warning Response in the Construction Sector: A Qualitative Study on Mechanisms Influencing the Response to Early Warning Signs in Dutch Construction Projects

Construction projects have become more complex over time, and cost overruns and time delays have become a global phenomenon. Signs that can indicate future project failure, such as cost overruns and time delays, in early project phases are Early Warning (EW) signs. EW signs are defined as indicators for potential future problems. This research...

Early Warning Signs in Risk Management: Improve Accuracy of Cost Contingency by Implementing Early Warning signs in Risk Management to prevent Cost Overruns

Despite the severity and high frequency of cost overruns in construction projects, it is considered a rule rather than an exception. This phenomenon occurs when the initially estimated budget does not suffice the actual costs needed to realise the project. Uncertainty and bias challenge the ability to make cost estimates. Incorrect estimates of...

Stimulating Early Warning Responses: A Qualitative Study on Dutch Infrastructure Construction Projects

Despite large scale application of performance- and risk management practices, project organisations struggle with responding adequately to early warning signs of project problems. This research investigates the main barriers in responding to early warning signs, and provides recommendations on how to deal with them, in order to stimulate the...