Search for: [Abstract = "The results indicate that the 5 most critical causes are\: \"Delay in payment\", \"Slow change orders in extra works\", \"Ineffective planning and scheduling\", \"Slow change orders in extra quantities\", and \"Difficulties in financing the project by contractor\". Though, the correct implementation of the measures suggested by this study allows government authorities and professionals to deal with the 10 most critical causes that have favored the occurrence of delays in order to successfully implement similar construction projects."]