Implementation Of Road Projects Research Articles

Influence of Risk Transfer on Implementation of Kerra Road Construction Projects between 2019 and 2023 in Migori County, Kenya

The implementation of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) construction projects faces high levels of risk, but these risks are often not adequately addressed, which is reflected in the low quality of work, as well as cost and time overruns. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of risk transfer on the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County, Kenya. Implementation was measured as a function of project completion within the set time frame and staying within budget. This study was anchored on project implementation theory, which provides a foundation for examining the influence of the variables under study. A concurrent triangulation research design was used, as it incorporates both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research study. The target population for the study consisted of 92 contractors, 459 constituency roads committee (CRC) members, and 2 consultant engineers. Using a sampling size formula, a total of 39 contractors and 193 CRC members were selected through simple random sampling. Two (2) consultant engineers for Migori County were selected using purposive sampling. Primary data was obtained through self-administered questionnaires to contractors and CRC members, while Key Informant Interviews (KII) were conducted with the consultant engineers. The validity of the research instruments was ensured through piloting and expert evaluation. Inferential statistics, specifically Multiple Linear Regression, were applied to determine the influence of risk transfer strategies on the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects, by testing the hypotheses for the study. Statistical significance was assessed at p < 0.05. Qualitative data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using content analysis. The study found that risk transfer strategies are mostly employed during the construction of roads in Migori County (M = 3.77, SD = 0.86) and accounted for 70.0% of the variation in the implementation of the projects. The study concluded that improvement in risk transfer strategies leads to an increase in the implementation of KeRRA road construction projects in Migori County. The study recommends that, to ensure risk transfer is properly undertaken, a system of risk reporting and remedial actions should be activated to ensure a smooth and effective road project implementation process. Additionally, KeRRA should ensure that all manpower and machinery used in road construction are insured and properly certified in accordance with occupational safety and health standards and policies.

Risk response analysis on road project implementation in North Aceh district

Abstract Construction projects are activities carried out to build a building that is limited by cost, time and quality. Therefore good control is needed, especially that the project can expected goals quickly, precisely, and effectively. Risk response is the process of controlling risks that can be identified. The purpose of this paper to determine the dominant risk response in road projects. This research uses quantitative (used is FI, SI and RII) and analysis Descriptive Statistics. There are 25 Respondents addressed to Directors, project managers, or engineers representing contractor companies that have worked on road projects in North Aceh Regency using the 2022 APBD.The results showed that of the 124 indicators studied, the most dominant risk to costs of road projects in North Aceh Regency in 2022 was 2 indicators, namely increasing costs due to environmental security (C5) of 0.776 and unofficial levies (C11) of 0.768. The dominant risk response to costs based on survey results in the field is avoided because the probability is 80-100%. Indicator (C5) Increased costs due to environmental security, the response is avoided by providing special security workers or security guards. Indicator (C11) Unofficial levies, The response is avoided by conducting socialization to the community.

Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Process on Performance of Mtwapa – Kilifi Road Construction Project in Kilifi County, Kenya.

The purpose of the study was to examine participatory monitoring and evaluation process on performance of Mtwapa – Kilifi Road construction project in Kilifi County, Kenya. In order to achieve the general objective, the study was guided by specific objectives: to establish the extend of stakeholder engagement, and data collection processes on the participatory monitoring and evaluation process on the performance of Mtwapa- Kilifi Road construction project in Kilifi County, Kenya. The Stakeholder theory and Theory of project management laid the ground for the need to conduct the study. In order to conduct the study to meet the objectives, descriptive and cross-sectional research designs was used. The research targeted the population of 320 that is road engineers, contractors, road users and road laborers. The sample size was 175 respondents determined by Slovin’s formula. The study adopted stratified random sampling to collect data. The researcher administered a closed ended questionnaire and interview guides as the data collection instruments in order to obtain primary data. The data collection tools were piloted and tested to check the validity and reliability before conducting the actual study. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics presented in form of percentages (%) and frequencies (f). Qualitative data obtained from interview schedules was transcribed organized into themes and presented in prose according to the research objectives of this study. The SPSS version 25 was used to carry out this. The study findings were presented by graphs and tables. The research findings established that stakeholder’s participation has great impact in project implementation of road projects in Kilifi County. In support of this, it can be noted that efficient management of stakeholders minimizes uncertainties posed by stakeholders on projects scope, cost, time, quality and objectives. It was also concluded that success of project implementation is hinged on efficient management of stakeholders. The study findings revealed that for monitoring processes to function properly it requires management support as a mediating factor for a project to succeed. The study recommends management should give their support to all levels of stakeholders for projects to succeed.

Influence of Operational Factors on Implementation of Road Projects in Kenya: A Case of Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road

In Kenya, numerous complaints, delays in planned output deliverables and subpar cost effectiveness continue to be re-emerging issues among road projects. For instance, KeNHA had to postpone the beginning of the construction of the 63-kilometer sugar belt road in the Nyanza project due to a delay in approvals. Despite numerous research examining the success elements for road project management, there is no consensus on which exact operational factors affect the implementation process. In addition, though prior research has been undertaken concentrating on roads funded by KeRRA (Kenya Rural Roads Authority), KURA, and KeNHA under the Ministry of Transport, Roads, and Infrastructure, none has concentrated on the variables affecting the implementation of Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road project. The main objective of the study was to determine the influence of operational factors on implementation of road projects in Kenya: a case of Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road project. The specific objectives of this study were to determine the influence of regulatory compliance, financing, social political factors and project design on implementation of the Mamboleo – Miwani – Chemilil – Muhoroni – Kipsitet road project referred to as the Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road. The study was guided by four theories including Resource-Based View theory, Theory of Project Implementation, Agency Theory and Systems Theory. The study followed a descriptive research design approach with the study site being the Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road. The target respondents were drawn from construction stakeholders, contractors and local community representatives involved in the Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road project. This entailed a total of 73 respondents who were selected using census sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. Tables and figures were used in presentation of the research findings. From the correlation analysis, the study found out that all the variables including project design, regulatory compliance, financing, social political factors had a positive significant effect on the implementation of Nyanza Sugar-Belt road project (p<0.01). The regression analysis also found out that the operational factors studied explained 67.3% of the variations in the implementation of Nyanza Sugar-Belt road project (R2=0.673). This implies a strong positive relationship between operational factors and the implementation of the Nyanza Sugar-Belt road project. The study concludes that the success of road projects in Kenya depends not only on the technical aspects of the project design but also on the wider contextual factors that affect the implementation process. This highlights the importance of a holistic approach to road project implementation that takes into account both technical and operational factors. The study recommends that road projects in Kenya should have well-thought-out designs that take into consideration factors such as terrain, traffic volume, and environmental impact, among others. The study recommends increased regulatory oversight and compliance monitoring to ensure that road projects are implemented according to established standards and regulations. To strengthen financing mechanisms, the study recommends that the Kenyan government to explore innovative financing mechanisms such as public-private partnerships, crowdfunding, and other sources of funding. The Kenyan government is recommended to invest in effective stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure that community concerns are addressed. Additionally, given that all the operational factors studied had a significant positive effect on the implementation of the Nyanza Sugar-Belt Road project, it is recommended that project management practices be strengthened to ensure that road projects are effectively planned, implemented, and monitored.

Suitability Assessment of Detour Routes for Road Construction Projects: Framework and Case Studies

Highway agencies strive to carry out maintenance of traffic during road project implementation in a bid to reduce the safety and mobility adversities that typically accompany work zones. In certain cases, the agency resorts to a full road closure strategy, where the project location is blocked from traffic use and traffic is detoured to an alternate route, thus bypassing the project location. Often, there exist a number of alternative paths that could be used for the detour. Few specific guidelines exist for defining a detour path, resulting in technical, financial, and operational constraints dominating the detour planning process. The challenge, therefore, is how to identify the best candidate detour path based on several factors including, but not limited to technical, financial, and operational considerations. This paper proposes a methodology to address this question. The methodology is based on a multicriteria decision-making technique and is demonstrated using two case studies. The case study results are discussed in the context of the relative weight specifications of the key performance indicators (KPIs). The results highlight the impact of the KPIs and their weights on detour route choices. The methodology can be used as a basis for developing a decision-support tool to assist practitioners in selecting the best detours based on a comprehensive range of KPIs. This research contributes managerial aspects that can reduce the subjectivity in maintenance of traffic (MOT) strategy selection and lower the inconsistencies of prescribed detours for similar project conditions.

Critical Risk Factor Affecting Cost Overrun in Highway Project of West Sumatera

One part of the form of public capital that is collected into investments made by the government is infrastructure. Several types of infrastructure are roads, bridges, irrigation, and others to support economic activities. It can be seen that there is still a slowdown in the implementation of infrastructure development in Indonesia, which is marked by the lack of quality and quantity of infrastructure. Infrastructure work is part of the responsibilities of the construction industry players, which are very dynamic with various threats to be faced. In practice, every construction project contains risks, unless the owner can transfer it to another party. This study aims to identify critical risks that occur in infrastructure development projects, especially roads in West Sumatra which have an impact on cost overruns in their implementation. This research uses literature study, data collection, and questionnaires which are analyzed using quantitative statistical analysis. The findings in this study are the cost overrun factors that occur in the implementation of road projects in West Sumatra which consist of 12 (twelve) critical risk factors. The highest of the twelve delay factors is the lack of experience of contractors who cannot manage a project properly.

ЦИРКУЛЯРНАЯ ЭКОНОМИКА И ЭКОСБАЛАНСИРОВАННЫЕ МЕТОДЫ СТРОИТЕЛЬСТВА В УПРАВЛЕНИИ УСТОЙЧИВЫМ РАЗВИТИЕМ РЕГИОНА

Sustainable development management in regions of the Russian Federation is associated with the need to create new sustainable methods and models of production and consumption aimed at ensuring economic growth, social development, and eliminating environmental threats at the stage of their inception. Ecobalanced construction methods play a big role among them. Sustainable development of a region is determined by the parameters of its environmental safety, which is based on the quality of the environment and the potential of natural resources. A decrease in the natural resources potential negatively affects the economy, and environmental degradation can lead to a decrease in the quality of life of the population. The main source of pollution is the growth of production waste, including construction waste. Reducing construction waste through recycling and reclamation is an effective tool to ensure the sustainable development of a region. The paper authors consider the role and prove the importance of an eco-balanced circular economy in managing the sustainable development of a region, using the example of the construction industry of the Chelyabinsk Region. The regulatory and legal documents of waste management in the Russian Federation and approaches to the concept of “circular economy” in the works of Russian and foreign authors are analyzed. The methods of processing secondary resources (recycling, downcycling, and upcycling) within the construction industry are considered. The “circular” use of building materials (asphalt concrete) in the framework of the implementation of national projects is analyzed. A methodology for the impact of ecobalanced methods in construction on the implementation of road projects and the reduction of their budget has been developed and tested. Recommendations are given on the optimization and efficient use of budgetary funds when introducing a recycling system in the construction and repair of road networks.

Influence of Time Management on Implementation of Road Construction Projects in Kilifi County, Kenya

Purpose: Major road construction projects across Kilifi County have experienced delays in delivery due to a majority of contractors, both local firms and government agencies, failing to adhere to agreed-upon completion dates.it is in the backdrop of these problems that influenced the researcher to establish the influence of time management on the implementation of road projects in Kilifi County. The main purpose of this study was to examine the influence of time management on the implementation’s road constructions projects in Kilifi County.Methodology: The study adopted cross sectional research design and collect data using questionnaires from 120 engineers/project managers, supervisors/inspectors and technicians/foremen from 12 organizations including five construction companies involved in urban road construction projects in Kilifi County, five service providers whose utility facilities run along road construction corridors in Kilifi County, and two state corporations charged with the management of road construction in Kenya. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of IBM SPSS Statistics. Descriptive analysis involved the use of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation in order to summarize the results of the various study variables. Inferential analysis involved the application of Pearson correlation and regression analysis to determine the nature of relationship between time management and implementation of road projects in Kilifi County.Results: The study found out that activity sequencing positively and significantly affects road constructions projects in Kilifi County (r = 0.688, P=0.000 < 0.01). The study further determined that a unit improvement in activity sequencing would lead significantly lead to improvement in road project implementation (β = 0.127, t = 2.037, P=0.044 <0.05). It was also determined that resource estimation positively and significantly affects implementation of road constructions projects in Kilifi County (r = 0.721, P = 0.002 < 0.01). the analysis also showed that a unit improvement in resource estimation would lead to a unit improvement in road project implementation (β = 0.218, t = 2.741, P = 0.005<0.05). The study also determined that activity control significantly and positively predicts implementation of road constructions projects in Kilifi County (r = 0.909, P= 0.000< 0.01). The regression analysis showed that a unit improvement in activity control would significantly lead to an improvement in implementation of road construction projects in the county (β = 0.173, t =3.045, P = 0.003<0.05). Finally, the study found out that institutional capacity affects road projects implementation (r = 0.558, P=0. .003 < 0.01). It was also determined that institutional capacity has moderating influence on the relationship between time management and road project implementation (β = 0.185, t = 4.302, P=0.000 < 0.05).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommended that for effective time management during implementation of road construction projects, there should be stakeholder involvement as this will facilitate ideas and perspective. Stakeholder involvement in time management and planning, will better their correspondence, improve accuracy of information, increase credibility and acceptance findings and finally improve the quality road constructions projects in Kilifi County.

Принцип «позитивної суми» у дорожній сфері: децентралізація доріг

The article is aimed at disclosing the issue of financial support for the construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of motor roads in the context of implementation of budget decentralization and decentralization of road management. The article specifies the steps taken towards implementation of decentralization in the sphere of road infrastructure of Ukraine and the introduction of budget decentralization: distribution of functions and powers in the road sphere at the subregional level of management and the updated mechanism of financing the road industry. Both the dynamics of formation and distribution of the State Road Fund and the status of distribution of subvention on the streets and roads of settlements are analyzed. The vision of the main risks of financial support for the maintenance of streets and roads of communal property in settlements in 2021 is disclosed. The directions of improvement of the system of financial support for the construction, reconstruction, repair and maintenance of motor roads are proposed, including in particular: the need to deepen diversification of sources of formation of the State Road Fund; consolidation of the proper guaranteed part of the State Road Fund’s costs for the maintenance of streets and roads of communal property in settlements; balancing the expenditure load and financial support for the implementation of road projects; increasing the level of transparency of decision-making in the distribution of financial resources intended for the construction, reconstruction, major, ongoing repair of motor roads.

“Polar Silk road”: project implementation and geo-economic interests of Russia and China

The authors focus on the Northern sea route of Russia, which is considered as a transcontinental Euro-Asian sea transport corridor. It is emphasized that the Arctic is not only a reliable source of energy security of Russia, but also an important geostrategic region. In this regard, the Northern sea route will be modernized even if the Chinese idea of the “Polar silk road” is not implemented at all. The role of China in the development of the transit highway project, which remains a reserve of the international transport system, is analyzed. There are some high expectations of Russia from the project, as the neighboring country is extremely cautious in its implementation, investing capital mainly in mining. In addition, there is a fear that the declared principles of the project implementation will lead, if not to the complete displacement of Russian business, then to a sharp weakening of its positions. This point of view is confirmed by the policy of Chinese investors to exercise strict control over the emerging transport arteries. Among the vulnerable points of the silk road project implementation are severe natural conditions, restrictions of the navigation season, insufficient capacity of the icebreaker fleet, economic sanctions of the United States and Western Europe, as well as the difficulties of creating a modern transport infrastructure along the sea route.

Key Factors Affecting Time Planning on the Long Segment Road Project Implementation

One of the delay cause in the project construction implementation is the time planning that is not done properly by the contractor. Also included project delays which occur in segment of the road projects implementation in the range of 50 km to 100 km and can have more than one segment. In this research, a statistical analysis will be carried out to obtain all factors that affecting the time planning process in the implementation of the long segment road and how it affects the project time performance. The strategy for Research data collection is by using survey methods to distributing questionnaires to respondents who have competence in the implementation of long segment road work. While the processing and analysis of data using SPSS software. Based on the results of statistical data analysis shows key factors that affecting time planning for the implementation of the long segment are conformity of the existing conditions with the results of time planning, the length of the road handling section, ineffective work methods, software used, and the time needed in the planning process. Dominant factors that influence time planning have a significant effect of 76.70% on project time performance, while 23.30% is influenced by other factors.

Improvement of Accessibility in Eastern Europe due to Implementation of Road Projects in the Via Carpatia Corridor

The main objective of the present study is to assess the possible impact of the completed Via Carpatia route on changes in potential accessibility. The auxiliary objectives are: a) comparison of the effects of creating the entire route in selected regions and cities (in particular peripherally located medium-sized centres), and b) comparison of the effects of implementation of particular sections of the future undertaking. The eastern peripheries of the European Union remain, in a large part, an area with development opportunities reduced by the lagging transport infrastructure, as this is expressed by lower level of spatial accessibility indicators. The analysis here presented confirmed that the construction of the new corridors (here: Via Carpatia route) can improve this situation. However, the possible positive investment effect is selective in the territorial sense. It is also dependent on other investments, including routes having east-west and oblique orientations.

ANALISA FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN WAKTU PADA PROYEK KONSTRUKSI JALAN DI KOTA SAWAHLUNTO

Currently, many road projects are performing poorly for timely completion, an analysis of time road project implementation needs to be done on the contractor company, so that it can be known that the shortcomings and weaknesses done so far, which later can be an input for contractor, to be even better in the implementation of time management of a road construction project. In 2017 many packages of road construction works in Sawahlunto City. The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that affect the implementation of time management of road construction projects in Sawahlunto. The research method used is quantitative research method by spreading questionnaires to the respondents involved in road construction project in Sawahlunto City. Kata Kunci : Time Management, road, late

Analisis Percepatan Aktifitas Pada Proyek Jalan Dengan Menggunakan Metode Fast Track, Crash Program, dan What-If

Implementation of road projects southern cross wawar - congot purworejo central java at week 27 is delayed. From 53.41% is only realized 12.82%. Fast track method, the program crashes, and what if is used to accelerate the implementation of delayed project. The purpose of this study is to determine the acceleration of implementation, to evaluate the effectiveness acceleration and to evaluate the implementation of road projects based on the control of time and cost. Time control and costs control shows sv 0.24 and cv value of 1.06, and it explains that the project is delayed, but the cost is less from the plan. Fast track method can accelerate 78 days, crash program method can accelerate 31 days, and what if method can accelerate to 7 days from prior to the acceleration, which is 110 days late. All three methods cannot speed up the project based on the plan. Fast track method is the method most quickly approaching the initial plan. Then combination of acceleration between fast track and a crash program produce total duration as scheduled. The conclusion is the combination of methods can restore the schedule according to the plan.

Drogowe spółki specjalnego przeznaczenia jako podmioty realizujące inwestycje w zakresie dróg publicznych – szanse i zagrożenia (część I)

Special purpose road companies (abbreviated to SPRC) were supposed to be a new category of entities performing road investments in Poland. It was expected that the activities of such companies will contribute to accelerate the implementation of a backward program of construction of motorways and expressways in Poland. However, this concept raises as much hope as fear. No company of this type has yet been established so there is no practical experience related to their realization of road projects. The aim of this paper is to identify opportunities and threats to the effective implementation of road projects through SPRC. It is mainly about opportunities and threats which are associated with the implementation of the statutory rules of the model of these companies. In the first part of this study are analyzed the issues of the subjectivity of private law, the way of management and personnel potential of SPRC.

The Influential Factors on the Quality Performance of Road Project Implementation

This study was conducted to know the elements of management tools (PDCA elements), management performance (5M elements), which is positive and significant impact on the management of the target (elements of the project target), especially the quality performance of project road implementation Data collection technique was performed by distributing questionnaires questions / statements to the respondents of the project main actors comprised of executive contractors in the road project implementation, then did data processing previously performed data collection and tabulation of data. In this study was item test, validity test, reliability test to know the proposed research instrument validation, PLS test by Smart PLS to know the predictive relationship between the variables. The hypothetical findings of the staged multi-dimensional management elements were, Work Control-Working Implementation, Time had positive and significant effects on the quality performance of road project implementation.

Determining the Consistency in Implementing Rural RoadTransport Development using PEST Analysis: The Caseof Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

It cannot go unnoticed that the majority of poor people in the world live in rural areas where the level of public infrastructure especially roads is significantly low. One author referred rural transport as the step-child of infrastructure provision in developing countries and points out that nobody really feels responsible, but everybody claims it being of utmost importance. The inadequate roads and poor road access put the high cost of transportation; reduce ability to use access high quality inputs; limit the uses of local markets to the sales of their produces, the purchase of consumer goods and opportunities for off-farm employment. Poor road access has put nevertheless constraints for rural poor in terms of access to other social infrastructures such as education and health facilities (1). Many researches have been done, and most if not all, consider the government and agencies' facet rather than the main users whom for this case are the rural community. This paper considers the down-up approach using PEST analysis to obtain the real picture from the rural community public point of view in terms of the different aspects of rural road development and their influence. The underlying objective is to determine the effect of road development in terms of politics, economics, social, and technological factors of the rural community. A case study was carried in one of the regions in Tanzania, namely Kilimanjaro region and questionnaires were randomly distributed to the selected population. Data was analyzed using the Lindlof's framework and thereafter information and the obtained data were interpreted using the quasi-judicial method. It is observed that lack of transparency and political interest are the cause of an imbalance with the road project implementation thus widening the disparity in rural and urban income. Lack of education on government policies for infrastructure development and poor communication technology are other factors that result to the limping of a given rural society into the desired benefits of mobility and accessibility. Social attitude for such development is observed to be positive though, politics again plays part into this. Finally recommendations are given and areas for further research suggested.