The structural equation model of risk factors influencing government irrigation project
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Aug 12, 2025
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Article Category: Research Paper
Published Online: Aug 12, 2025
Page range: 154 - 170
Received: Aug 28, 2024
Accepted: Mar 06, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/otmcj-2025-0010
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Factor loadings
Risk ID. | Component | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
I1 | 0.733 | |||||
I2 | 0.586 | |||||
I3 | 0.545 | |||||
I4 | 0.800 | |||||
I5 | 0.813 | |||||
I6 | 0.870 | |||||
I7 | 0.797 | |||||
I8 | 0.678 | |||||
I9 | 0.867 | |||||
I10 | 0.749 | |||||
I11 | 0.895 | |||||
I12 | 0.901 | |||||
I13 | 0.848 | |||||
I14 | 0.791 | |||||
I15 | 0.931 | |||||
I16 | 0.835 | |||||
I17 | 0.893 | |||||
I18 | 0.840 | |||||
I19 | 0.374 | |||||
I20 | 0.882 | |||||
I21 | 0.816 | |||||
I22 | 0.889 | |||||
I23 | 0.885 | |||||
I24 | 0.568 | |||||
I25 | 0.928 | |||||
I26 | 0.936 | |||||
I27 | 0.936 | |||||
I28 | 0.888 | |||||
I29 | 0.882 | |||||
I30 | 0.742 | |||||
I31 | 0.681 | |||||
I32 | 0.592 | |||||
I33 | 0.594 | |||||
I34 | 0.587 | |||||
I35 | 0.665 | |||||
I36 | 0.762 | |||||
I37 | 0.622 | |||||
I38 | 0.626 | |||||
I39 | 0.623 | |||||
I40 | 0.655 | |||||
I41 | ||||||
I42 | 0.627 | |||||
I43 | 0.685 | |||||
I44 | ||||||
I45 | 0.551 | |||||
I46 | 0.580 | |||||
I47 | 0.609 | |||||
I48 | 0.630 | |||||
I49 | 0.659 | |||||
I50 | 0.635 | |||||
I51 | 0.882 | |||||
I52 | 0.869 | |||||
I53 | 0.932 | |||||
I54 | 0.879 | |||||
I55 | 0.917 | |||||
I56 | 0.874 |
KMO and Bartlett’s test
KMO measure of sampling adequacy | 0.943 | |
---|---|---|
Bartlett’s test of sphericity | Approx. chi-square | 38,752.817 |
df | 1,540 | |
Sig. | 0.001 |
Index values of relations in SEM of risk management that affect the irrigation construction project before and after adjustment
Index | Criteria | Before adjusting model | After adjusting model | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Statistic | Result of consideration | Statistic | Result of consideration | ||
<3.00 | 15.024 | Unqualified | 0.413 | Qualified | |
>0.05 | <0.001 | Unqualified | 0.799 | Qualified | |
NFI | >0.90 | 0.864 | Unqualified | 0.999 | Qualified |
GFI | >0.90 | 0.856 | Unqualified | 0.999 | Qualified |
CFI | >0.95 | 0.856 | Qualified | 0.999 | Qualified |
RMR | <0.08 | 6.619 | Unqualified | 0.029 | Qualified |
RMSEA | <0.08 | 0.175 | Unqualified | 0.001 | Qualified |
Risk factors at a sublevel that affect the construction of an irrigation project
Risk ID. | Descriptive | Reference |
---|---|---|
I1 | Delays caused by the approval – details of the construction plan (Shop drawing) of the employers | E, T, O, Q, S |
I2 | Delay factors caused by the approval-material of the employers | E, T, O, S |
I3 | Lack of a good coordination system between parties involved with each other | F, T, O, S, P |
I4 | The factor of the employer planning the construction project is not detailed (not clear) | G, T, Q, S |
I5 | Mistakes against employer’s strike order | H, R, T |
I6 | The contractor lacks knowledge and experience in construction techniques | F, T, S, P |
I7 | The contractor does not pay attention to construction safety | I, T, Q, P |
I8 | Accidents caused by the contractor’s construction, such as falls from heights, impacts, etc. | I, Q, S, P |
I9 | The employers lack control and inspection of the income-expensing accounting system of the construction project | J, Q, S, P |
I10 | Delays in recognising and solving problems between the individuals involved | J, O, S |
I11 | Mistake of communication | F, T, O, Q |
I12 | The contractor breaches the terms of the contract | J, O, P |
I13 | The text of the contract is unclear in terms of meaning, responsibility, or contract details | J, Q |
I14 | Continuity in construction work | F, R, O, P |
I15 | Availability of labour in terms of number and skill. | J, O, P |
I16 | Coordination between parties involved in the project | F, Q, P |
I17 | Project management and site supervision | F, R, S |
I18 | Financial liquidity of construction projects | J, R, S, P |
I19 | Period for disbursing money from project owners and contractors | J, Q, S, P |
I20 | Accuracy and suitability of design data | J, Q, S |
I21 | The perfection of the design and the details of the design. | K, Q, S |
I22 | Project planning and budgeting | J, R, O, Q |
I23 | Delivery of the construction site | J, R, O, Q |
I24 | Competence and compliance of subcontractors | J, S, P |
I25 | Personnel competence | L, T, S |
I26 | Personnel commitment | L, T, P |
I27 | Communication and coordination | J, Q, S, P |
I28 | Financial management | J, R, O, P |
I29 | Surveillance and monitoring of performance | J, P |
I30 | Late approval of the construction of drawings (Shop Drawing) | J, T, O |
I31 | The delay from the owner of the project in answering questions from the contractor | J, S |
I32 | Installation payments are not as scheduled | J, R, Q, S, P |
I33 | Deficiencies and unclear construction contracts | J, R, Q, S, P |
I34 | Details of designs used in construction | K, Q, S, P |
I35 | Interference with the contractor from the owner | J, Q |
I36 | Interfering with the contractor’s work by other contractors or other owners. | J, S |
I37 | Lack of expertise in the work of supervisors | F, O, S, P |
I38 | The number of supervisors is insufficient | J, S |
I39 | Supervisors have multiple chains of command, resulting in delayed decision-making | J, T, S |
I40 | Failure to take ownership of the construction site and the use of rights on route to the construction site | J, T |
I41 | Discovery of antiquities or ancient civilisation sites in construction sites | J, S |
I42 | Obstruction of buildings, restricted trees and utilities of other agencies | J |
I43 | The problem of working space conditions has changed from the counterparty contract model | J, R, S |
I44 | Problems with the condition of the work site. Hard stones are obstructed, causing the need to use tools. special in destruction | J, S |
I45 | The delay in submitting the construction drawing (Shop Drawing) is delayed | J, R, Q, S |
I46 | The delay in submitting construction drawings (As build Drawing) is delayed | E, R, Q |
I47 | the lack of experience of personnel and expertise in operations or construction planning | J, R, Q, S, P |
I48 | Delays caused by subcontractor work | E, T, P |
I49 | The building does not comply with the contract without matching the specifications or construction drawings | J, Q |
I50 | Failure to comply with the request of the owner of the work that the contractor has agreed to according to that request | J, Q, S |
I51 | Deficiencies in tracking tasks and adjusting work plans | J, Q, S |
I52 | Disorders in coordination on site | N, U, Q, S |
I53 | Lack of management and coordination within the contractor’s organisation | J, T, O, P |
I54 | Delay in procurement of equipment or construction materials | J, T, Q, S, P |
I55 | Using construction tools or equipment that do not meet the requirements | H, T, Q, S, P |
I56 | Lack of financial liquidity of contractors | M, O, S |
Y1 | Duration | D |
Y2 | Budget | D |
Y3 | Quality | D |
Number of components, eigenvalue, percentage of variance and percentage of cumulative variance
Components | Initial eigenvalues | ||
---|---|---|---|
Total | % of variance | Cumulative% | |
1 | 22.747 | 40.620 | 40.620 |
2 | 12.176 | 21.742 | 62.362 |
3 | 5.225 | 9.331 | 71.693 |
4 | 1.910 | 3.411 | 75.104 |
5 | 1.462 | 2.611 | 77.715 |
6 | 1.104 | 1.972 | 79.687 |
Risk group
Risk group defining | Risk factors | Risk ID. |
---|---|---|
1. The inefficiency of legal administration | Delay factors caused by the approval-material of the employers | I2 |
Lack of a good coordination system between parties involved with each other | I3 | |
The factors of the employees planning the construction project are not detailed (not clear) | I4 | |
Mistakes against employer’s strike order | I5 | |
1. The inefficiency of legal administration | The contractor lacks knowledge and experience in construction techniques | I6 |
The contractor does not pay attention to construction safety | I7 | |
Accidents caused by the contractor’s construction, such as falls from heights and impacts | I8 | |
The employers lack control and inspection of the income-expense accounting system of the construction project | I9 | |
delays in recognising and solving problems between the individuals involved | I10 | |
Mistake of communication | I11 | |
The contractor breaches the terms of the contract. | I12 | |
The text of the contract is unclear. both in terms of meaning, responsibility, contract details | I13 | |
Continuity in construction work | I14 | |
Instalment payments are not as scheduled. | I32 | |
Lack of expertise in the work of supervisors | I37 | |
The number of supervisors is insufficient | I38 | |
Supervisors have multiple chains of command, resulting in delayed decision-making | I39 | |
Failure to take ownership of the construction site and the use of rights on route to the construction site | I40 | |
The problem of working space conditions has changed from the counterparty contract model | I43 | |
Delays caused by subcontractor work | I48 | |
The building does not comply with the contract without matching the specifications or construction drawings | I49 | |
Failure to comply with the request of the owner of the work that the contractor has agreed to according to that request | I50 | |
2. The inefficiency of construction management in project | Availability of labour in terms of number and skill | I15 |
coordination between parties involved in the project | I16 | |
2. The inefficiency of construction management in project | Project management and site supervision | I17 |
Financial liquidity of construction projects | I18 | |
Period for disbursing money from project owners and contractors | I19 | |
Accuracy and suitability of design data | I20 | |
The perfection of the design and the details of the design. | I21 | |
Project planning and budgeting | I22 | |
delivery of the construction site | I23 | |
Competence and Compliance of Subcontractors | I24 | |
personnel competence | I25 | |
personnel commitment | I26 | |
communication and coordination | I27 | |
financial management | I28 | |
Surveillance and monitoring of performance | I29 | |
details of designs used in construction | I34 | |
3. The inefficiency of contractor in project | Delays caused by the approval – details of the construction plan (shop drawing) of the employers | I1 |
Late approval of the construction drawings (shop drawing). | I30 | |
The delay from the owner of the project in answering questions from the contractor. | I31 | |
Deficiencies and unclear construction contracts | I33 | |
Disorders in coordination on site | I52 | |
Lack of management and coordination within the contractor’s organisation | I53 | |
Delay in procurement of equipment or construction materials | I54 | |
Using construction tools or equipment that do not meet the requirements | I55 | |
Lack of financial liquidity of contractors | I56 | |
4. The inefficiency of design in construction phase | The delay in submitting the construction drawing (shop drawing) is delayed | I45 |
The delay in submitting construction drawings (as build drawing) is delayed | I46 | |
the lack of experience of personnel and expertise in operations or construction planning | I47 | |
5. Discovery of antiquities at construction site | Discovery of antiquities or ancient civilisation sites in construction sites | I41 |
6. The condition of special work | Problems with the condition of the work site. Hard stones are obstructed, causing the need to use tools. special in destruction | I44 |
Overview of participant
Category | Component | Amount | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Sex | Male | 326 | 70.87 |
Female | 135 | 29.13 | |
Age (years) | <30 | 179 | 38.91 |
31–50 | 223 | 48.48 | |
>50 | 58 | 12.61 | |
Education | Vocational | 80 | 17.39 |
Higher vocational | 169 | 36.74 | |
Bachelor | 197 | 42.83 | |
Master or higher | 14 | 3.04 | |
Experience (years) | <5 | 149 | 32.39 |
5–10 | 141 | 30.65 | |
11–30 | 145 | 31.52 | |
>30 | 25 | 5.43 | |
Organisation | Government | 119 | 25.87 |
Private company | 341 | 74.13 | |
Position | Director | 18 | 3.91 |
Engineer | 121 | 26.30 | |
Manager | 29 | 6.30 | |
Officer | 53 | 11.52 | |
Other (supervisor or subcontractor) | 239 | 51.96 |
Mean and SD of risk factors
Risk ID. | Mean | SD |
---|---|---|
I1 | 3.33 | 0.90 |
I2 | 3.44 | 0.91 |
I3 | 3.08 | 0.71 |
I4 | 3.48 | 1.02 |
I5 | 3.38 | 1.07 |
I6 | 3.30 | 0.95 |
I7 | 3.35 | 1.11 |
I8 | 3.21 | 1.29 |
I9 | 3.13 | 0.97 |
I10 | 3.12 | 0.86 |
I11 | 3.28 | 0.96 |
I12 | 3.37 | 1.05 |
I13 | 3.15 | 0.87 |
I14 | 3.33 | 0.91 |
I15 | 2.85 | 0.95 |
I16 | 2.90 | 0.87 |
I17 | 2.83 | 1.05 |
I18 | 2.83 | 1.04 |
I19 | 2.95 | 2.27 |
I20 | 2.69 | 0.99 |
I21 | 2.75 | 1.09 |
I22 | 2.77 | 1.04 |
I23 | 2.83 | 0.97 |
I24 | 3.07 | 0.91 |
I25 | 2.76 | 1.07 |
I26 | 2.81 | 1.01 |
I27 | 2.82 | 1.02 |
I28 | 2.80 | 1.14 |
I29 | 2.84 | 1.16 |
I30 | 3.37 | 0.99 |
I31 | 3.13 | 0.82 |
I32 | 3.34 | 1.06 |
I33 | 3.30 | 0.95 |
I34 | 2.93 | 0.90 |
I35 | 3.18 | 1.02 |
I36 | 3.26 | 1.03 |
I37 | 3.34 | 0.91 |
I38 | 3.38 | 0.94 |
I39 | 3.50 | 0.98 |
I40 | 3.41 | 0.94 |
I41 | 3.29 | 1.70 |
I42 | 3.15 | 0.89 |
I43 | 3.25 | 0.77 |
I44 | 3.37 | 1.27 |
I45 | 3.19 | 0.96 |
I46 | 3.19 | 0.95 |
I47 | 3.26 | 0.94 |
I48 | 3.38 | 0.92 |
I49 | 3.30 | 0.99 |
I50 | 3.21 | 0.66 |
I51 | 3.22 | 0.96 |
I52 | 3.30 | 0.95 |
I53 | 3.22 | 1.07 |
I54 | 3.18 | 1.00 |
I55 | 3.13 | 1.08 |
I56 | 3.10 | 1.08 |
YI1 | 3.27 | 1.03 |
YI2 | 3.30 | 1.04 |
YI3 | 3.46 | 1.06 |