Climate Change Risk and the Performance of Road Infrastructure Projects
Keywords:
Climate Change, Project Performance, ContractorsAbstract
Climate change is one of the factors contributing to the increased intensity of rainfall. Unpredictable weather patterns pose a major risk that can affect project schedules and costs. With the rise of extreme rainfall due to climate change, the risk to infrastructure project performance is also expected to escalate. This study aims to evaluate the performance of road infrastructure projects in response to climate change risks and to identify appropriate risk response measures for medium-high risks that predominantly affect costs and timelines. The research adopts a qualitative method by distributing questionnaires targeted at contractor and consultant companies involved in road infrastructure projects in Bireuen Regency. Data analysis employs the Severity Index method, aiming to categorize probability (P) and impact (I). The findings reveal that climate change risks such as flooding, extreme temperatures, and heavy traffic loads in Bireuen Regency significantly affect road infrastructure performance. Physical damage, material degradation, functionality disruptions, and increased maintenance costs emerge as critical issues that require immediate attention. Long-term solutions include the implementation of adaptive technologies, the use of more climate-resistant materials, and enhanced preventive road quality monitoring to mitigate the impacts of climate change in the future.
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