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The structural equation model of risk factors influencing government irrigation project

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Aug 12, 2025

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Fig. 1:

Conceptual framework in this study.
Conceptual framework in this study.

Fig. 2:

Management structure model before the adjustment. GFI, goodness of fit index; NFI, normal fit index; RMR, root mean square residual; RMSEA, root mean square error of approximation.
Management structure model before the adjustment. GFI, goodness of fit index; NFI, normal fit index; RMR, root mean square residual; RMSEA, root mean square error of approximation.

Fig. 3:

Risk management structure model after the adjustment. AGFI, adjusted goodness of fit index; GFI, goodness of fit index; NFI, normal fit index; RMR, root mean square residual; RMSEA, root mean square error of approximation.
Risk management structure model after the adjustment. AGFI, adjusted goodness of fit index; GFI, goodness of fit index; NFI, normal fit index; RMR, root mean square residual; RMSEA, root mean square error of approximation.

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
χ2/df <3.00 15.024 Unqualified 0.413 Qualified
p-value of χ2 >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
Language:
English
Publication timeframe:
1 times per year
Journal Subjects:
Engineering, Introductions and Overviews, Engineering, other