Research Article

Risk Identification and Responses of Tunnel Construction Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Table 2

Summary of COVID-19 risks in tunnel construction projects.

Risk categoryRisk identificationResponse strategies

MenInterruption of staff’s accessibility to site and shortage of workers, technicians, and operatorsChartered buses and planes
Private cars or travel allowance
Hire and train new workers
Undertake multiple jobs

MaterialsInterruption of material supply
Materials delivery difficulties
Shortage of epidemic prevention materials
Communicate with suppliers
Sought assistance from local governments
Coordinate with transportation department

MachineMachine supply and deliveryCoordinate with suppliers and transportation departments

MethodEpidemic prevention methodsTraining of epidemic prevention
COVID-19 testing and quarantine
High-technology monitor
Epidemic prevention materials and measures
Construction management methodsOptimal allocation of resource available
Schedule adjustment
Construction contest and award

EnvironmentalPanic of local residents
Administrative epidemic control policy
Communication with local residents
Sought assistance from local government
Build up quarantine places
Resume working site further away from villages
Establish epidemic prevention leader group and measures