Analysis of the Challenges in Implementing Construction Hazard Prevention through Design in Indonesia

Authors

  • Hanna Qurratu A Yunin Program Sarjana Teknik Sipil, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung, 40141, Indonesia
  • Anton Soekiman Program Sarjana Teknik Sipil, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung, 40141, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.28932/jts.v22i2.12924

Keywords:

Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Construction, Consultant Designers, Hazard Prevention

Abstract

Construction hazard prevention can begin at the planning stage. In Indonesia, work hazard prevention has been implemented during the implementation stage, but with a low level of compliance. This study purpose to identify the challenges and examples of implementation of construction hazard prevention through design from other countries that are expected to be adapted in Indonesia. Using primary data from 37 respondents of design consultants in Bandung City with project manager and director positions. After analysis using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method, five main challenges were identified and five implementations that are most expected to be adapted. Five challenges of construction hazard prevention through design: adequate design duration and funding, adequate revision duration, the absence of regulations governing the relationship and limitations of planning consultants with other parties, special criteria as a planning consultant, if a lawsuit or claim occurs it can threaten the company's organization.

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Published

2026-10-10

How to Cite

Qurratu A Yunin, H., & Soekiman, A. . (2026). Analysis of the Challenges in Implementing Construction Hazard Prevention through Design in Indonesia. Jurnal Teknik Sipil, 22(2), 331–342. https://doi.org/10.28932/jts.v22i2.12924