Problem Description:
Capital projects for the New York City Parks Department take on many shapes and sizes. Some projects are completed quickly and on time, while others experience delays. The capital process consists of three phases: design of the given project, procurement of a contractor to build the project, and construction of the project.
The procurement step is the most straightforward process with the least opporunity for idiosyncratic delays. Design and construction are exposed to more areas for delays. This is because design and construction accounts for unique site conditions, political pressures, and/or other governmental approvals. As a result, the procurement process is the ideal candidate for an analysis to identify the significance levels of delays to capital projects.
This analysis will attempt to identify which characteristics are most prevalent in projects that experience delays during the procurement phase.