The Conceptual Model of Belt and Road Infrastructure Projects

Andrić, Jelena M.; Wang, Jiayuan; Zou, Patrick X.W.; Zhong, Ruyou

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-3977-0_24

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“…The construction of infrastructure projects in overseas markets is much riskier than in the domestic market due to diverse variables affected by the complex international environment (Gunhan and Arditi, 2005). Similarly, the majority of current BRI projects consist of efficient infrastructures such as highways, railways, ports, and other (Amighini, 2017b; Andrić et al , 2018; Nikjow et al , 2021), which can further enhance interconnectivity between China and its neighboring countries and regions (Amighini, 2017a, 2017b; Huang, 2016; Shao et al , 2018) – which requires a large-scale upfront investment and a long lead time contract and complex technologies (Wang and Yuan, 2017), and longevity of construction time and unexpected disruptions add to the uncertainties about estimation and realization in BRI infrastructure projects (Sun et al , 2020), which give rise to many potential risk factor in terms of schedule delay (Xu et al , 2018), cost overrun (Choudhry et al , 2014; Love et al , 2017), quality standard and safety issues (Andrić et al , 2019), which could also lead to the failure of BRI infrastructure projects in the international market (Shaikh et al , 2016; Sun et al , 2020). Thus, there is a need for risk analysis to recognize the significant risks of BRI infrastructure projects and handle them effectively to achieve project performance.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The construction of infrastructure projects in overseas markets is much riskier than in the domestic market due to diverse variables affected by the complex international environment (Gunhan and Arditi, 2005). Similarly, the majority of current BRI projects consist of efficient infrastructures such as highways, railways, ports, and other (Amighini, 2017b;Andri c et al, 2018;Nikjow et al, 2021), which can further enhance interconnectivity between China and its neighboring countries and regions (Amighini, 2017a(Amighini, , 2017bHuang, 2016;Shao et al, 2018) which requires a large-scale upfront investment and a long lead time contract and complex technologies (Wang and Yuan, 2017), and longevity of construction time and unexpected R1 0 0 0.7 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.7 0 R2 0 0 0.5 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0 R3 0 0 0 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.9 0 R4 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.7 0 R5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.7 0 R6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.9…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Given that most current BRI projects consist of efficient infrastructure projects such as highways, railways, ports (Amighini, 2017b; Andrić et al , 2018; Nikjow et al , 2021), which can further enhance interconnectivity between China and its neighboring countries and regions (Huang, 2016; Amighini, 2017a; Shao et al , 2018). It would require a large-scale upfront investment and a long lead time contract, and complex technologies (Wang and Yuan, 2017).…”

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Risk analysis of belt and road infrastructure projects using integrated ISM-MICMAC approach

Nikjow

Xi-jing

et al. 2021

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Purpose The historic Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an economic reform policy proposed by the Chinese Government that focuses on connectivity, improved collaboration and more robust economic relations. This paper aims to identify risks involved in BRI infrastructure project and establish a hierarchical relationship among them. Design/methodology/approach The methodology includes two phases, namely, identification of significant risks involved in the BRI project using systematic literature review and to develop a hierarchical relationship between the risks using interpretive structural modeling followed by the MICMAC analysis. Findings This work has identified the 11 risks of BRI infrastructure projects through academic literature. Based on the analysis, economic risk (R3), environmental risk (R1) and political risk (R2) are placed at level six in the ISM model and can significantly influence BRI infrastructure projects. These risks have high driving power, which exaggerates other risks. Research limitations/implications This study would help Engineering Procurements and Construction contractors in strategic decision-making select risk mitigation strategies and make robust and efficient infrastructure projects. However, additional factors may be considered, which are essential for the BRI infrastructure project. Originality/value This research’s novelty lies in the advancement of expertise in project risk assessment. This study contributes by identifying the most significant risks involved in the BRI project. The integrated ISM-MICMAC approach provides a macro picture of BRI project risks to formulate better strategies for its success.

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Section: Discussion and Managerial Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The construction of infrastructure projects in overseas markets is much riskier than in the domestic market due to diverse variables affected by the complex international environment (Gunhan and Arditi, 2005). Similarly, the majority of current BRI projects consist of efficient infrastructures such as highways, railways, ports, and other (Amighini, 2017b;Andri c et al, 2018;Nikjow et al, 2021), which can further enhance interconnectivity between China and its neighboring countries and regions (Amighini, 2017a(Amighini, , 2017bHuang, 2016;Shao et al, 2018) which requires a large-scale upfront investment and a long lead time contract and complex technologies (Wang and Yuan, 2017), and longevity of construction time and unexpected R1 0 0 0.7 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.9 0.7 0 R2 0 0 0.5 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0 R3 0 0 0 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.7 0.9 0 R4 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.7 0 R5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.7 0 R6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.9…”

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Risk analysis of belt and road infrastructure projects using integrated ISM-MICMAC approach

Nikjow

Xi-jing

et al. 2021

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“…Evidence from the literature Problems with land acquisition and compensation [85][86][87][88][89] Public resistance to the project (Public concerns and social complaints) [1,[90][91][92] Diversities in social, cultural, and religious backgrounds [93][94][95] Crime and civic unrest [96][97][98][99][100][101] Conflicts at work and protests [1,62,[102][103][104][105][106] Unfavourable public relationships [107][108][109][110] Degraded social environmental conditions [111][112][113][114] Social instability and/or societal conflict [115][116][117][118] Ineffective governance structure [1,[119][120][121][122] Disruptions to structure [1,[123][124][125]…”

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Perspective Chapter: Recent Advancements in the Management of Construction Risks

Muhammed-Yakubu

2024

Civil Engineering

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The UK zero-harm agenda’s catchphrase, “One Death is Too Many,” demonstrates that no accident on construction sites is acceptable. Risks associated with construction can be reduced by combining cultural, social, and technological factors. While much work has been done from social and cultural perspectives, the technological aspect, particularly the use of digital technologies, has been minimal. To address this, it is necessary to investigate how social-technical systems interact and their effects on risks on construction sites. Although evidence indicates that effective digitization is required to achieve the zero-harm target and best practices on construction sites, current approaches focus on the socio-cultural aspect of risk management. In order to enforce risk management on construction sites, this paper addresses the digital visualisation of risk management by identifying risks and unsafe site practices. It suggests new approaches for utilising contemporary technologies to reduce risks on construction sites.

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“…The BRI has delivered many infrastructure projects [12]. The BRI countries' laws are implemented following the partnership arrangement terms between BRI and Chinese firms [28]. In the absence of certain rules or legislation concerning the construction in the domestic laws, international contracting law, such as the FIDIC Conditions of Contract, will be implemented [29].…”

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Triggers of Delays in International Projects Using Engineering Procurement and Construction Delivery Methods in the Belt and Road Initiative: Case Study of a High-Speed Railway Projects

Nikjow

Xi-jing

et al. 2021

Sustainability

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Since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been put in practice by the Chinese government, several High-Speed Railways (HSR) have been built by Chinese Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms. However, many delays have created severe detrimental consequences on the progress of most HSR projects. This study sought to explore the essence of the recurring triggers of delays in international EPC HSR projects under the BRI, and a structured questionnaire survey approach was applied to compile the first-hand dataset from Chinese EPC firms working for BRI infrastructure projects. The data were evaluated, and the Relative Importance Index (RII) was adopted to assess the magnitude of the important delay triggers. The findings suggest that HSR projects are still susceptible to unavoidable delays in global construction infrastructure projects. In the engineering phase, improper management of the design, unsustainable land acquisition, and insufficient use of EPC joint venture are the salient trigger of delays. In the procurement phase, the leading causes of unsuitable procurement, undervalued procurement cost, inefficient logistics in labor and materials, improper planning, unqualified site supervisors, inefficient technical standard management, and inefficient constant payment terms are likely to trigger delays in the construction phase HSR projects. Five critical groups of delay factors are identified by this study, which has an essential primary contribution to the body of knowledge and is helpful to EPC contractors working for HSR projects under BRI.

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The Conceptual Model of Belt and Road Infrastructure Projects

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Risk analysis of belt and road infrastructure projects using integrated ISM-MICMAC approach

Risk analysis of belt and road infrastructure projects using integrated ISM-MICMAC approach

Perspective Chapter: Recent Advancements in the Management of Construction Risks

Triggers of Delays in International Projects Using Engineering Procurement and Construction Delivery Methods in the Belt and Road Initiative: Case Study of a High-Speed Railway Projects

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