Road Construction
Transcript: Challenges Faced in Nadi N2 Road Construction Project Topic 1 Overview Mousmin Pritika Ashna Introduction The economic growth of any nation mainly focuses on the construction sector. FRA continues to provides extraordinary service to our Fijian people by: Introduction Improving the safety for pedestrian and motorist Relieving traffic congestion in rural and urban areas Providing capital community programs. Background Established in 2012 More than 7000kms of road, 1200 bridges & jetties. Managed more than $600m programme for maintenance, renewal and capital projects FRA practices the international best practice of Asset Management. Background Their programme includes footpaths, street lighting for safety and security of the communities and pedestrians of Fiji Literature Review Literature Review Article 1 Article 1 Article 2 Article 2 Article 3 Article 3 Article 4 Article 4 Article 5 Article 5 Findings Findings Challenges & Solution Challenges Regulatory Compliance Technical Skills Time Cost External Factors Improper Planning Nadi N2 Road Map Map Challenges Challenges - Nadi- N2 - Road Construction Finance related Technology and Work related constraint Teamwork related constraint Unforeseen circumstances Regulatory or compliance obligations Improper Planning Next Steps Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Conclusion Conclusion This research contributed to the delay factors of inadequate supply and high cost of resources affecting, coordination and collaboration, technology and workforce-related constraints, unforeseen circumstance, regulatory and compliance obligations and improper project planning These relating factors need to be minimize with the following: Obtaining licenses and discover all other options to ensure the efficient delivery of the road project. FRA needs to deliver a work programme for disruption in all level of service FRA added up a new training programme for the local contractors to educate them about new machines. Proper planning needs to done before the construction of road work starts Recommendation Recommendation Proper cost estimation road techniques should be used while preparing for the road construction project. FRA needs to propose for budget allocations for government funding to provide apprenticeship to more local people and sign a memorandum with overseas institutes for training programs for the construction sector in areas of building, earthworks, heavy plant and machinery operations, and road construction. Ensure to maintain road condition and standards with proper signage, zebra crossing and installation of traffic lights on all road intersections. Reliable risk mitigation plan and disaster recovery plan during road constructions. References Reference Khair, K., Mohamed, Z., Mohammad, R., Farouk, H. & Ahmed, M.E. 2018, "A Management Framework to Reduce Delays in Road Construction Projects in Sudan", The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.Section B, Engineering, vol. 43, no. 4, pp. 1925-1940. Akindradewo Opeoluwa, Aigbavboa Clinton & Oke Ayodeji 2020, "Accuracy of road construction preliminary estimate: examining the influencing factors", . Amoatey, C.T. & Alfred Nii, O.A. 2017, "Exploring critical road project delay factors in Ghana", Journal of Facilities Management, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 110-127. Saeed, H.K., Mbachu, J., Egbelakin, T. & Shahzad, W. 2019, "Improving efficiency in roading projects: a New Zealand study", Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 827-849. Sultana, M., Rahman, A. & Chowdhury, S. 2013, "A review of performance based maintenance of road infrastructure by contracting", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, vol. 62, no. 3, pp. 276-292. End Any Question???????