**6. Conclusions**

The delay in completing the project within the agreed period is one of the most prominent problems that many construction projects in various countries around the world suffer from. Therefore, the current study focused on identifying the risks of delay. Where the results of the research showed that the effect of delay is not only limited to the project itself but also affects all parties associated with the project, whether directly or indirectly. One of the most prominent risks of delay is the cost overrun resulting from the requirements of this delay, as any additional time requires additional expenses associated with additional labor and materials. It was found that the reasons for the delay were related to the owner, as he was responsible for the early stages of the project. Therefore, more attention must be paid to the planning stage and the preparation of project documents, since most of the reasons were the result of a lack of planning and preparation of project documents. Accordingly, sufficient time must be given for this stage, in addition to selecting qualified specialists to prepare the project documents necessary for its implementation within the requirements and standards specified by the owner. On the other hand, the study recommended the establishment of other studies that focus on identifying potential risks in the planning phase of the project life cycle.

*Risk of Delay in Construction Projects DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112594*
