ABSTRACT
The rapid urbanization of Metro Manila led to a surge in condominium construction projects, which, despite offering efficient housing solutions, faced significant challenges due to dense urban environment, susceptibility to natural disasters & the health and safety issues related to accidents, losses, injuries, damages, and/or delays arising during the execution of a project which may adversely affect its success. This study explored the efficacy of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in assessing and prioritizing risks specific to Metro Manila’s condominium construction projects, addressing a critical gap in current risk assessment methodologies. The study engaged a combined methodology, integrating Meta-Analysis, Experts Consultation, and AHP, to identify and prioritize Risk Factors (RFs) in condominium construction projects. An extensive literature review through Meta-Analysis identified nine critical RFs, spanning Technical/Design, Financial/Economic, Environmental, Regulatory/Legal, Socio-Political, Logistics/Supply Chain, Management/Supervision, Quality, and Health and Safety Risks. Expert input from a diverse group of professionals, each with over 10 years of experience and holding master’s degrees, validated and refined these findings. AHP analysis established the priority ranking, with Health and Safety Risk as the foremost concern (19.52% criteria weight), followed by Quality Risk (15.97%) and Management/Supervision Risk (15.77%). The consistency ratio of 0.71% attested to the reliability of expert judgments. The study addressed the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of RFs in condominium construction, given the inherent complexity of such projects. Identifying and prioritizing RFs was vital for enhancing project resilience, ensuring successful outcomes, and advancing the construction industry. This approach bridged the gap between theoretical risk assessment and practical implementation, offering actionable insights for stakeholders, project managers, and decision-makers in the construction industry.
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