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The construction industry continues to occupy an important position in the nation's economy even though it contributes less than the manufacturing or other service industries. The contribution of the construction industry to national economic growth necessitates improved efficiency in the industry by means of cost-effectiveness and timelines and would certainly contribute to cost savings for the country as a whole. A major criticism facing the construction industry is the growing rate of delays in project delivery. Delay is a situation when the contractor and the project owner jointly or severally contribute to the non-completion of the project within the original or the stipulated or agreed contract period. Thus, this paper is investigated the implication of non-completion in construction projects in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In dismissing conditions affecting the performance of a contract, reaching and maintaining an amicable solution between the parties involved is an important consideration. The doctrine of frustration stipulates that frustration occurs whenever the law recognizes that without default of either party a contractual obligation has become in capable of being performed because of the circumstances involved. Consequently, the data for decision whether a contract has been frustrated is often viewed in the light of existing circumstances and other events occurring. This study is an attempt among others to examine the ways a contract can be classified being in a state of frustration finding out whether the Standard Form of contract used in the Malaysian context has been utilized to the best level and identifying procedures followed in frustration projects. Additionally, this study shall provide suggestions and assumptions in an effort to contribute solutions to issues and problem detected. A case study, empirical questionnaires and structured interviews and general observations were made based on experience and surroundings. As results, it was revealed that in dealing with project frustration, experience is essential. In other words, experience is a pre-condition for dealing with project frustration. Besides, this study also identified that the reported cases of frustrated project seem limited in Malaysia, as supported by the general review of literature on frustrated project. In conclusion, this study recommended that future research shall emphasis on the importance of awareness and knowledge on frustrated projects, particulars by arbitrators and those involved in contract document preparations, to be more skill in their undertakings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]