Proposing the Use of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) as Risk Assessment Tool in Construction
Wahbi Albasyouni1, Ibrahim Abotaleb2, Khaled Nassar3
1Wahbi Albasyouni, PhD Student, Department Civil Engineering, Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
2Ibrahim Abotaleb, Associate Professor, Department Construction Management, The American University in Cairo, Egypt.
3Khaled Nassar, Professor, Department Construction Management, The American University in Cairo, Egypt.
Manuscript received on 17 October 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 31 October 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 November 2023 | Manuscript published on 30 November 2023 | PP: 6-14 | Volume-12 Issue-12, November 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijitee.L975011121223 | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.L9750.11121223
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Abstract: This research aimed to improve the analysis of risks in construction projects in Egypt through proposing the implementation of FMEA as a risk assessment tool. First, an extensive literature review was conducted to identify the relevant risks in the Egyptian construction industry. Second, a questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the perceived impact, probability, and detection of the identified risk factors by experts working in the construction sector in Egypt. Third, an analysis of these risks was carried out using traditional PMI’s risk assessment, FMEA, and the integration of fuzzy logic with FMEA fundamentals. The results demonstrated that FMEA and risk management are similar in various aspects, but FMEA has an additional dimension to PMI’s risk analysis, specifically “detection”. Such dimension affects how risks are managed and plays a significant role in developing better strategies for controlling and detecting risks. This added depth provides more insights into the project, enabling construction parties to make better preparations and informed decisions for their projects. The findings indicated that FMEA has significant potential in the construction industry when properly applied. The findings of this research aim to promote the application of FMEA as an enhancement to the currently applied PMI’s risk management practice, thereby improving efficiency, visualisation, and ultimately decision-making.
Keywords: Risk Management in Construction, Risk Assessment, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Risk Priority Number, Fuzzy FMEA
Scope of the Article: Construction Engineering