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Agha, R H and Kamara, J M (2017) Adaptations in traditional courtyard houses in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 348–63.
Badi, S (2017) Public sustainable-energy requirements and innovation in UK PFI school projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 218-38.
Banfill, P F G and Peacock, A D (2007) Energy-efficient new housing - the UK reaches for sustainability. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 426–36.
Boardman, B (2007) Examining the carbon agenda via the 40% House scenario. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 363–78.
Botti, A and Ramos, M (2017) Adapting the design of a new care home development for a changing climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 417–33.
Brown, L A and Cresciani, M (2017) Adaptable design in Olympic construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 397–416.
Conejos, S, Chew, M Y and Yung, E H (2017) The future adaptivity of nineteenth century heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 332–47.
Demirel, H Ç, Leendertse, W, Volker, L and Hertogh, M (2017) Flexibility in PPP contracts: dealing with potential change in the pre-contract phase of a construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 196-206.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: public private partnerships; complexity; project; dbfm; flexibility; change; studies; construction; phase transformations; change detection; infrastructure; partnerships; contracts; cost control; construction costs; construction contracts
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2016.1241414
- Abstract:
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) cover a range of possible relationships between public and private parties. PPP contracts are typically used in contexts of great uncertainty, such as large construction and infrastructure projects that are realized over a longer period of time. Hence, a major challenge in PPPs is to keep construction progress cost-efficient and on schedule, under continuously changing circumstances. One way to achieve this is through clever contracting, by proactively anticipating potential change in the planning phase and providing flexible contract mechanisms that enable an effective response. The purpose of this article is to discuss potential changes and the subsequent requirement of flexibility in PPP contracts. By flexibility, we mean the ability of the contract to deal with changing circumstances. We set out to do so by studying the available literature on the subject and by analysing the case study of the Blankenburgverbinding in the Netherlands, a Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) project that is currently in its planning phase based on 32 interviews. Our main findings are that the timely and accurate recognition of potential changes, combined with the availability of flexible coping mechanisms, provide the stakeholders with a better understanding of the challenges they face in realizing their aims in the pre-contract phase of projects. This understanding helps to better prepare a PPP contract for potential changes.;Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) cover a range of possible relationships between public and private parties. PPP contracts are typically used in contexts of great uncertainty, such as large construction and infrastructure projects that are realized over a longer period of time. Hence, a major challenge in PPPs is to keep construction progress cost-efficient and on schedule, under continuously changing circumstances. One way to achieve this is through clever contracting, by proactively anticipating potential change in the planning phase and providing flexible contract mechanisms that enable an effective response. The purpose of this article is to discuss potential changes and the subsequent requirement of flexibility in PPP contracts. By flexibility, we mean the ability of the contract to deal with changing circumstances. We set out to do so by studying the available literature on the subject and by analysing the case study of the Blankenburgverbinding in the Netherlands, a Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) project that is currently in its planning phase based on 32 interviews. Our main findings are that the timely and accurate recognition of potential changes, combined with the availability of flexible coping mechanisms, provide the stakeholders with a better understanding of the challenges they face in realizing their aims in the pre-contract phase of projects. This understanding helps to better prepare a PPP contract for potential changes.;Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) cover a range of possible relationships between public and private parties. PPP contracts are typically used in contexts of great uncertainty, such as large construction and infrastructure projects that are realized over a longer period of time. Hence, a major challenge in PPPs is to keep construction progress cost-efficient and on schedule, under continuously changing circumstances. One way to achieve this is through clever contracting, by proactively anticipating potential change in the planning phase and providing flexible contract mechanisms that enable an effective response. The purpose of this article is to discuss potential changes and the subsequent requirement of flexibility in PPP contracts. By flexibility, we mean the ability of the contract to deal with changing circumstances. We set out to do so by studying the available literature on the subject and by analysing the case study of the Blankenburgverbinding in the Netherlands, a Design, Build, Finance and Maintain (DBFM) project that is currently in its planning phase based on 32 interviews. Our main findings are that the imely and accurate recognition of potential changes, combined with the availability of flexible coping mechanisms, provide the stakeholders with a better understanding of the challenges they face in realizing their aims in the pre-contract phase of projects. This understanding helps to better prepare a PPP contract for potential changes.;
Fieldson, R (2017) The afterlife clause; towards a strategy for improved adaptation in retail property. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 364–79.
Heidrich, O, Kamara, J, Maltese, S, Re Cecconi, F and Dejaco, M C (2017) A critical review of the developments in building adaptability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 284–303.
Hemström, K, Gustavsson, L and Mahapatra, K (2017) The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 184-95.
Kohler, N and Yang, W (2007) Long-term management of building stocks. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 351–62.
Ladinski, V (2017) Designing for adaptability: The Gateshead Civic Centre. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 380–96.
Lisø, K R, Myhre, L, Kvande, T, Thue, J V and Nordvik, V (2007) A Norwegian perspective on buildings and climate change. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 437–49.
Lowe, R (2007) Technical options and strategies for decarbonizing UK housing. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 412–25.
Nwachukwu, C V, Udeaja, C, Chileshe, N and Okere, C E (2017) The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 304–31.
Phua, F T T (2017) Does the built-environment industry attract risk-taking individuals?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 207-17.
Salagnac, J-L (2007) Lessons from the 2003 heat wave: a French perspective. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 450–7.
Schiller, G (2007) Urban infrastructure: challenges for resource efficiency in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 399–411.
Shipworth, D (2007) The Stern Review: implications for construction. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 478–84.
ürge-Vorsatz, D, Harvey, L D D, Mirasgedis, S and Levine, M D (2007) Mitigating CO2 emissions from energy use in the world's buildings. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 379–98.
ürge-Vorsatz, D, Koeppel, S and Mirasgedis, S (2007) Appraisal of policy instruments for reducing buildings' CO2 emissions. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 458–77.