Article: Graph neural network model for cable tunnel cost prediction under high-dimensional construction data Journal: International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development (IJISD) 2026 Vol.20 No.7 pp.76 - 94 Abstract: This paper focuses on the challenging problem of cable tunnel cost prediction, aiming to achieve accurate estimation with the help of advanced technology so as to improve the level of project cost management. Facing the multi-source heterogeneous data generated by cable tunnel construction - characterised by diverse engineering design parameters, construction techniques, and external environmental factors - traditional prediction methods are often ineffective. Therefore, a cost forecasting model based on graph neural network (GNN) is constructed. In this paper, various optimisation strategies are employed, including the use of weighted mean squared error (WMSE) as the loss function and the stochastic gradient descent (SGD) optimisation algorithm. The results indicate that this model is efficient and reliable for cable tunnel cost prediction and can provide strong support for engineering cost management in practical applications. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Graph neural network model for cable tunnel cost prediction under high-dimensional construction data

Authors: Ming Fang; Handong Lu; Yifeng Lai

Addresses: Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Guangdong Grid Co, Guangzhou, 510600, China; School of Business Administration, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510600, China ' Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Guangdong Grid Co, Guangzhou, 510600, China ' Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau of Guangdong Grid Co, Guangzhou, 510600, China

Abstract: This paper focuses on the challenging problem of cable tunnel cost prediction, aiming to achieve accurate estimation with the help of advanced technology so as to improve the level of project cost management. Facing the multi-source heterogeneous data generated by cable tunnel construction - characterised by diverse engineering design parameters, construction techniques, and external environmental factors - traditional prediction methods are often ineffective. Therefore, a cost forecasting model based on graph neural network (GNN) is constructed. In this paper, various optimisation strategies are employed, including the use of weighted mean squared error (WMSE) as the loss function and the stochastic gradient descent (SGD) optimisation algorithm. The results indicate that this model is efficient and reliable for cable tunnel cost prediction and can provide strong support for engineering cost management in practical applications.

Keywords: cable tunnel; high dimensional construction data; cost forecast; GNN; graph neural network.

DOI: 10.1504/IJISD.2026.152282

International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development, 2026 Vol.20 No.7, pp.76 - 94

Received: 03 Dec 2025
Accepted: 03 Feb 2026
Published online: 13 Mar 2026 *

Title: Graph neural network model for cable tunnel cost prediction under high-dimensional construction data

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