Title: Integrated alliance system architecture for lifecycle risk management in large-scale complex engineering projects

Authors: Mona Khan; John P.T. Mo; Lucy Lunevich

Addresses: School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, 3083, Australia ' School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, 3083, Australia ' School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, 3083, Australia

Abstract: In the era of rapid technological advancements, the alliance is a promising source of growth and competitive advantage. Complex engineering projects (CEP) with alliances entail more risk than normal projects, the greater risk factors are involved due to intricate interactions. Risk management is crucial for any large project's success. Despite the significance of the alliance, it exhibits a high failure rate of up to 50%. A more comprehensive approach that can design the integrated alliance system architecture for risk management is necessary. This conceptual paper adopts 3PE architecture modelling and qualitative analysis through NVivo software for investigating alliance system risk management architecture. Two sectors of complex engineering megaprojects: infrastructure and manufacturing are examined. The research proposed an integrated alliance system architecture for risk management. The research suggests that a robust 3PE-based integrated alliance system architecture for risk management may assist decision-makers in maximising the success rate of alliances in CEP.

Keywords: alliance system; risk management; risk analysis architecture; 3PE enterprise architecture modelling; CEP; complex engineering projects; SoS; system of systems; mega projects.

DOI: 10.1504/IJASM.2024.142123

International Journal of Agile Systems and Management, 2024 Vol.17 No.4, pp.421 - 454

Received: 05 Oct 2022
Accepted: 16 May 2023
Published online: 08 Oct 2024 *

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