Implementing Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Soft Soil Conditions: A Case Study in Kalimantan

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https://doi.org/10.20527/bpi.v9i1.310

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innovative strategy, risk management, soft soil, sustainable infrastructure

Abstract

Infrastructure development on soft soil conditions in Kalimantan faces major challenges, including low soil bearing capacity, high technical risks, and construction cost overruns. These conditions require adaptive technical solutions combined with effective management strategies to ensure sustainable project delivery. This study examines an innovative approach integrating risk management, value engineering (VE), and Hydraulic Static Pile Driver (HSPD) technology to enhance cost and time performance in soft soil infrastructure projects. A case study was conducted on the construction of the Kapuas District Head Office Hall in Central Kalimantan, which utilized 30 × 30 cm minipile foundations installed to a depth of 24 meters using an 80-ton HSPD system. A descriptive-comparative analysis was applied through four stages: project risk assessment using a probability–impact matrix; cost analysis based on changes in the Cost Budget Plan (RAB); evaluation of HSPD performance compared to conventional hammer piling; and application of value engineering through function-to-cost ratio analysis. The results indicate that the integrated strategy achieved approximately 11% cost efficiency without compromising construction quality while improving schedule performance. The findings demonstrate that combining technological innovation and structured management strategies supports sustainable infrastructure development in soft soil regions of Kalimantan.

Author Biographies

Ruliana Febrianty, Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin

Program Studi Teknik Sipil

Sumiyanto, Program Studi Teknik Sipil, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto

Program Studi Teknik Sipil, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto 53122, Indonesia

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2026-03-04

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Buletin Profesi Insinyur: January-June

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