“…Vertical underground extension processes typically include preparation, support installation, demolition and backfill work, retaining walls, pile work, percussion rotary drills (PRDs), temporary post work, strut and excavation work, top-down excavation work, foundation work, structural frame construction, finish work, inspection, and miscellaneous work. The durations of each type of work and relevant construction coefficients were determined by experts based on construction plans, calculated quantities, and labor and equipment productivities [17]. The working experience of the experts was approximately 20 years.…”