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Investigating the effect of risk reduction strategies on the construction of mega infrastructure project (MIP) success: a SEM-ANN approach

MohammedShakil S. Malek (F. D. (Mubin) Institute of Engineering and Technology, Gandhinagar, India)
Viral Bhatt (SAL Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India)

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management

ISSN: 0969-9988

Article publication date: 4 August 2023

Issue publication date: 10 September 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

Managing mega infrastructure projects (MIPs) is more complex because of time, size, social, environmental and financial implications. This study aims to address the management approaches, complexity and risk factors involved in MIPs. The study focuses on project success criteria and their individual effects on the success of MIPs.

Design/methodology/approach

To address the challenges and identify the most influencing factor for the success of MIPs, the study deployed a cross-sectional survey approach. Six hundred eighty-two usable samples were collected from the respondents to understand the impact of predetermined factors on the success of MIPs. The structural equation model and artificial neural network approach were used to derive the importance of factors affecting the success of MIPs.

Findings

The study's outcome confirms that all three influencing factors: feasibility studies, community engagements and contract selection, have a significant positive impact on the success of MIPs. Community engagement amongst all three has the most influential predictor for the success of MIPs.

Originality/value

The developed model will enable practitioners and policymakers from Indian construction companies and other emerging nations to concentrate on recognized risk reduction variables to enhance project success criteria and project management success, especially for MIPs.

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Citation

Malek, M.S. and Bhatt, V. (2024), "Investigating the effect of risk reduction strategies on the construction of mega infrastructure project (MIP) success: a SEM-ANN approach", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 31 No. 9, pp. 3575-3598. https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2022-1166

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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