Risk Factors Affecting the Performance of Construction Projects in Gaza Strip

Abstract

Background: The construction industry is generally associated with a high level of risk and ambiguity because of the nature of its working contexts. In the Gaza Strip, construction projects are among the riskiest projects, which require the application of the right rules and adherence to the proper management standards. Identification of these risks is the first step in risk management. Aims: This study aims to investigate and understand the main risks faced by the construction projects in the Gaza strip. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted to achieve the study aim, whose applicability was tested through a pilot study. Using targeted participants from engineering offices and consulting engineering companies, 70 questionnaires were distributed and collected with a response rate of 85.71%. The Quantitative method was used for data analysis using SPSS. 38 risk factor statements were considered from the seven clusters of risk factors. Results: The results show that the political risk factor was determined to be the highest with a Relative Important Index (RII) of 75.47%, while the design factor was the least factor with an average RII of 61.89%. Conclusion: It is recommended that companies should appoint a specialist in the field of risk management.

Factors affecting the management of Riyadh's construction sector in the light of COVID-19

“… [ 58 , 59 ] Developing plans to simulate the consequences of project implementation in light of the pandemic through risk simulation programs and measure the risks involved in the implementation. [ 60 , 61 ] Abandonment of talent and expertise by business owners during the pandemic period. [ 62 ] At the project level, changing the cost, risk and implementation management mechanism for daily management and forming an emergency team to avoid sudden emergency risks.…”

“… [ 62 ] At the project level, changing the cost, risk and implementation management mechanism for daily management and forming an emergency team to avoid sudden emergency risks. [ 61 , 63 , 64 ] Forming small teams and groups in project management to avoid pressure on the general manager of the company or institution. [ 60 , 65 ] Study alternatives for implementation in municipalities, institutions and companies to reduce harm, such as reducing material import operations and reliance on available local materials.…”

Barriers of Occupational Safety Implementation in Infrastructure Projects: Gaza Strip Case

“…The construction industry contributes a valuable amount to the economy of any country, however, it is still badly affected by several issues such as cost overrun [ 1 , 2 ], time overrun [ 3 , 4 , 5 ], price fluctuation due to inflation [ 6 , 7 , 8 ], and most importantly due to poor safety performance [ 9 ]. Despite these severe issues, a project gets completed, but is not declared successful because the project failed to achieve the projects’ objectives [ 10 , 11 ].…”

Identifying the Key Causes and Impacts of Variation Orders in Iraqi Construction Projects

“…Thus, it is imperative to control VOs in a construction project [2]. Tayeh et al, 2020, identified the causes of VO as lack of materials and equipment spare parts due to closure, change in design by a consultant, lack of consultant's knowledge of available materials, errors and omission in design, conflicts between contract documents, owner's financial problems, lack of coordination among project parties, using the inadequate specification for local markets by an international consultant, internal politics, and change is a specification by owners [3]. Odenigbo et al, 2020, suggested the causes of VO as client, consultant, contractors, and others.…”