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Chan, I Y S, Leung, M-y and Yuan, T (2014) Structural relationships between cultural values and coping behaviors of professionals in the stressful construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 133-51.

Hwang, B-G and Yang, S (2014) Rework and schedule performance: A profile of incidence, impact, causes and solutions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 190-205.

Liu, T and Wilkinson, S (2014) Using public-private partnerships for the building and management of school assets and services. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 206-23.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; Case studies; New Zealand; Public-private partnerships; School assets and services
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-10-2012-0102
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The provision of school assets and associated services is essential for achieving a country's educational outcomes. Building and managing schools usually features large component of operation, multiple groups of stakeholders, relatively simple design and technical requirements and tight timeframes to be completed to meet the open date. Internationally, public-private partnerships (PPPs) were introduced as innovative delivery models to bring forward school projects. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the PPP experiences in the school sector focusing on the critical dimensions impacting on the viability of using PPPs for school development. Design/methodology/approach – Comparative case studies of two school PPP projects based in Australia and New Zealand were adopted as the main research method. Semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders were used as primary data collection method. Findings – By examining the procedural and organisational arrangements from a comparative perspective, the research finds that, for a successful school PPP, the followings are critical: sound business case development; size-adjusted and streamlined tendering process; localised private sector partner and streamlined finance; extensive stakeholder engagement; and effective governance and organisational structure and enhanced partnership. Originality/value – The findings provide practical implications for policy makers and public procuring authorities initiating school projects and private entities seeking investment opportunities. By implementing the strategies derived from this research and adjusting to their own social and economic environment, governments and industry would be at a better position to develop and manage schools using PPPs.

Xie, L-l, Yang, Y, Hu, Y and Chan, A P C (2014) Understanding project stakeholders’ perceptions of public participation in China's infrastructure and construction projects: Social effects, benefits, forms, and barriers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 224-40.

Ye, K, Shen, L and Lu, W (2014) A discriminant model for measuring competition intensity of construction market. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 152-69.

Zayed, T and Liu, Y (2014) Cash flow modeling for construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 21(02), 170-89.