Change in Project Is Inevitable—Embrace It

Sharat Sharma
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Sharat Sharma: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Former Director Operations

Chapter 7 in Infrastructure Project Completion, 2026, pp 119-144 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The change in project requirements and uncertainty risk are inherent to every project. There are intrinsic changes—those arising from within the project, such as scope, time or resource adjustments—and extrinsic changes, which stem from external factors beyond the control of stakeholders, like regulatory shifts or unforeseen events. Effective communication and robust contract strategies to manage both types of changes, highlighting that scope is the most fluid element in the project management triangle as is discussed here. Risk mitigation strategies including avoidance, mitigation, transfer and acceptance, with an emphasis on cost-benefit analysis is also discussed. The proactive management and flexible contract clauses can help accommodate midstream changes, minimize disputes and ensure timely project completion. A pragmatic approach is to allocate risk, assigning responsibility to the party best able to manage it.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-6441-5_7

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