International Journal of Transportation Engineering

International Journal of Transportation Engineering

Assessing the Influence Level of Effective Factors on Road Construction Projects Using the AHP Method

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Mohammad Ali Taghizadeh Shirazi 1
Ali Heidaripanah 2
Hamzeh Dehghani 3
1 Senior Expert of the Technical Committee in Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization of Kerman Province, Iran
2 Assistant Professor - Graduated University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran
3 Assistant Professor - Faculty of Civil Engineering, Bam Higher Education Complex, Kerman, Iran
10.22119/ijte.2024.403734.1638
Abstract
The prevailing conditions in the country, such as currency depreciation, escalating prices of technical equipment, and faulty execution of the privatization process, significantly influence the progress of road construction projects and the performance of contractors. Identifying these effective factors and understanding their significance is essential for enhancing and developing road construction projects. This study aims to identify the factors that affect the performance of contractors and categorize them into four main categories: financial, technical, operational, and managerial. A total of 19 factors have been identified. Furthermore, we have collected the viewpoints of experts in road construction regarding these 19 factors. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) technique, in conjunction with Expert Choice software, was deployed to evaluate the impact of each factor in the four main categories, as well as the impact of each of the 19 factors on project progression and the performance of road construction contractors. A sensitivity analysis was also conducted to assess the significance of these factors.
Keywords
AHP Technique
Expert Choice
Sensitivity Analysis
Road Construction
Cost Management
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International Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 11, Issue 4 - Serial Number 44
Spring 2024
Pages 1617-1639