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Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia

The implementation and maintenance of highway infrastructure often requires significant capital throughout its life cycle which affects stakeholders including the government, developers, operators, users, etc. Furthermore, the sustainability aspect and existing toll systems in Malaysia are currently...

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Main Authors: Sukhadeva S.Sukumar, Abu Hanifah Yusof, Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz, Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid, Mohd Azizul Ladin, Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam
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Published: UKM 2023
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TA177.4-185 Engineering economy
TP1-1185 Chemical technology
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spelling my.ums.eprints.368042023-09-14T02:13:44Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36804/ Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia Sukhadeva S.Sukumar Abu Hanifah Yusof Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid Mohd Azizul Ladin Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam TA177.4-185 Engineering economy TP1-1185 Chemical technology The implementation and maintenance of highway infrastructure often requires significant capital throughout its life cycle which affects stakeholders including the government, developers, operators, users, etc. Furthermore, the sustainability aspect and existing toll systems in Malaysia are currently in the midst of being re-evaluated in order to attain a long-term gain that benefits both road users and relevant stakeholders. The objective of this study is to propose a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) model for sustainable highway projects in Malaysia which considers certain cost optimisation measures throughout the stages of concept, design, construction, and operation & maintenance. The proposed LCCA model intends to act as a cost optimisation tool that provides sustainability recommendations for toll systems, highway alignments, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, existing policies, contract and project type, material, equipment, time-cost factor, etc. Additionally, a relationship between the financial efficiency of toll systems and the affect it has on the overall cost of highway projects was established. The significance of cost pertaining to highway infrastructure components and the perception of toll systems was evaluated via a survey questionnaire; distributed to a select group of senior and principal engineers. The survey utilised a 5-point Likert scale which assisted in forming a regression analysis along with determining a correlation between toll systems and the overall cost of highway projects. Secondary data obtained from a reputable consultancy aided in understanding highway components that could potentially undergo further cost optimisation. Lastly, the sustainable and cost optimised LCCA model consists of recommendations and measures intended for a new age of sustainable highway projects in Malaysia. UKM 2023 Article NonPeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36804/1/ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36804/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf Sukhadeva S.Sukumar and Abu Hanifah Yusof and Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz and Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid and Mohd Azizul Ladin and Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam (2023) Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 35. pp. 1-10. https://www.ukm.my/jkukm/wp-content/uploads/2023/3502/18.pdf
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English
topic TA177.4-185 Engineering economy
TP1-1185 Chemical technology
spellingShingle TA177.4-185 Engineering economy
TP1-1185 Chemical technology
Sukhadeva S.Sukumar
Abu Hanifah Yusof
Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz
Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid
Mohd Azizul Ladin
Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam
Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
description The implementation and maintenance of highway infrastructure often requires significant capital throughout its life cycle which affects stakeholders including the government, developers, operators, users, etc. Furthermore, the sustainability aspect and existing toll systems in Malaysia are currently in the midst of being re-evaluated in order to attain a long-term gain that benefits both road users and relevant stakeholders. The objective of this study is to propose a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) model for sustainable highway projects in Malaysia which considers certain cost optimisation measures throughout the stages of concept, design, construction, and operation & maintenance. The proposed LCCA model intends to act as a cost optimisation tool that provides sustainability recommendations for toll systems, highway alignments, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, existing policies, contract and project type, material, equipment, time-cost factor, etc. Additionally, a relationship between the financial efficiency of toll systems and the affect it has on the overall cost of highway projects was established. The significance of cost pertaining to highway infrastructure components and the perception of toll systems was evaluated via a survey questionnaire; distributed to a select group of senior and principal engineers. The survey utilised a 5-point Likert scale which assisted in forming a regression analysis along with determining a correlation between toll systems and the overall cost of highway projects. Secondary data obtained from a reputable consultancy aided in understanding highway components that could potentially undergo further cost optimisation. Lastly, the sustainable and cost optimised LCCA model consists of recommendations and measures intended for a new age of sustainable highway projects in Malaysia.
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author Sukhadeva S.Sukumar
Abu Hanifah Yusof
Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz
Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid
Mohd Azizul Ladin
Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam
author_facet Sukhadeva S.Sukumar
Abu Hanifah Yusof
Muhamad Iqbal Aslam Abd Hafiz
Muhamad Razuhanafi Mat Yazid
Mohd Azizul Ladin
Mukhlis Nahriri Bastam
author_sort Sukhadeva S.Sukumar
title Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
title_short Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
title_full Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
title_fullStr Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Sustainable Cost Optimisation Measures for The Lifecycle of Tolled Highway Projects in Malaysia
title_sort sustainable cost optimisation measures for the lifecycle of tolled highway projects in malaysia
publisher UKM
publishDate 2023
url https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36804/1/ABSTRACT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/36804/2/FULL%20TEXT.pdf
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