Critical Factors Influencing Estimation of Egyptian Irrigation Canal Lining Projects
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As a result, the 20 most important factors influencing the estimation of Egyptian Irrigation Canal Lining Projects EICLPs’ contingency have been identified, which are integrated between the three parts to develop a realistic and achievable project cost estimate as an accurate and acceptable estimation and decision-making tool for stakeholders.Abstract
Irrigation Canal Lining Projects (ICLPs) involve complex construction work with various risks and uncertainties. Successful completion requires accurate cost and time estimates, along with effective risk assessment. The project team must identify and address factors that influence these estimates to ensure project success. This paper aims to identify, categorize, and prioritize cost, time, and risk-related factors affecting the estimation of Egyptian Irrigation Canal Lining Projects (EICLPs) contingency to enhance project management outcomes for these projects. In total, 93 factors were divided into three parts. Part (1): 25 factors related to project cost were categorized into 3 groups (Design, Construction, and Overheads) related factors, Part (2): 30 factors related to project time were categorized into 3 groups ( Owner, Contractor, and Project) Related Factors, and Part (3): 38 risk related factors categorized into 6 groups (Technical, Environmental, Financial, Operational, Legal and regulatory, and Social) risk related factors were gathered from the literature review and, a brainstorming session with experts in the field was held to focus on the important ones in the first and second phase. In the third phase, a questionnaire including the three parts was created based on these factors identified by 150 respondents. The questionnaire's reliability was tested using SPSS software Ver. 26.