In the West Bank, there are no previous studies that investigated
time overrun in construction projects, but the general
observations indicate that time overrun is a common phenomenon
in construction projects. This study presents the findings
of a survey aimed to identify some of the most severe delay
causes in road construction projects in the West Bank. Chang
(2002) suggested that identifying reasons is usually the first
step when addressing a problem and then corrective actions
can be taken, so it is hoped that these findings will guide
efforts to enhance the performance of the construction
industry.