Risk analysis of construction a logistic centre in economic and environmental aspects
Authors:   University of Lodz, Tokarski Daniel 
Published: February 2023

Purpose: The article attempts a qualitative risk analysis of the feasibility of the construction project of a logistics centre (a warehouse hall with a monolithic reinforced concrete structure), with particular emphasis on the implementation phase. Risk factors may have a negative impact on individual stages of the investment process, and when detected at the right moment, they can be minimized - which will beneficially contribute to changing the investor's risk level. Design/methodology/approach: The influence of selected risk factors on the scope of works carried out during construction was examined. Particular attention was paid to the time and cost of the investment implementation as well as its impact on the nearest natural environment. The analysis was carried out using modern tools supporting the engineer's work, including computer methods. The Norma PRO 4.75 cost estimating program was used, Microsoft Project supporting project management in terms of resources, time and finances, and Risky Project 7.2 used to manage project risk. Findings: The components of the construction process that are most exposed to the risk of failure were identified, and preventive measures should be taken against them. The main factors threatening the implementation of the project assumptions, having a significant impact on the extension of time and the increase in the costs of feasibility, include the risk of equipment failure, the risk of employee absenteeism and the risk of negative impact of the works carried out on the immediate natural environment. The key processes in the construction of the logistics centre turned out to be foundation works and assembly of structural elements, due to their complexity, labour-intensity, implementation time and high costs. Research limitations/implications: Research limitations result from the analysis of a deliberately selected case, which does not allow for formulating general conclusions. Nevertheless, the article refers to engineering practice and describes the challenges faced by the construction sector in the logistics industry. Practical implications: The information contained in the publication may be of interest to representatives of the business sector, students and doctoral students of technical faculties, analysing the impact of sustainable development on warehouse infrastructure and innovation of project systems in the national and international dimension. Originality/value: The publication covers the subject of construction logistics in the process of implementation of the project, as well as an analysis of selected risk factors, their definitions, and its reduction possibilities. Based on the project a qualitative risk analysis was performed, the result of this analysis was the identification of risks for which preventive measures should be introduced. After identifying the risk, it is recommended to be thorough estimation of risk factors and their evaluation, as well as planning the response to risk based on the selected model. Keywords: construction economics, infrastructure and environment, logistic centre, risk management. Category of the paper: Case study.