| dc.description.abstract | The Sri Lankan construction sector and its
delays has been a common topic both internationally
and locally for more than a decade now. Where
uncountable amount of researchers and studies roam
around the causes of delay and solutions in
overcoming such delay. But the perspective brought
upon by this study has been underlying delays within
the construction sector for a long period of time and
has caused countless number of adverse impacts back
to the construction sector. Thereby this study
investigates the factors contributing to delays in
obtaining building permits within the Colombo
Municipal Council (CMC) area of Sri Lanka. Building
on existing literature highlighting the crucial role of
the construction sector in economic development and
societal well-being, the research focuses on empirical
findings gathered through focus group interviews and
analysis of secondary data from 2018 onwards. The
study identifies significant challenges in the building
application process, primarily stemming from client
errors and administrative constraints. Notably, a
majority of applications between 2018 and 2023
exceeded the standard 14-day processing period, with
65% experiencing delays in 2023 alone. Client
shortcomings include a lack of awareness of building
regulations
and
comprehension,
encompass
while
outdated
inadequate
administrative
inspection
document
hurdles
equipment,
technological limitations in CAD submission, and
irregularities in planning committee operations.
Based on these findings, the study proposes
recommendations to improve permit issuance
efficiency, including public awareness campaigns,
technological upgrades for online submissions,
equipment modernization, continuous staff training,
and optimized committee scheduling. These measures
aim to mitigate delays, enhance regulatory
compliance, and foster a more responsive
administrative framework for effective building
permit management in the CMC area. | en_US |
