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Arditi, D, Elhassan, A and Toklu, Y C (2002) Constructability Analysis in the Design Firm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 117–26.

Battikha, M G (2002) QUALICON: Computer-Based System for Construction Quality Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 164–73.

Fredericks, T, Abudayyeh, O, Palmquist, M and Torres, H N (2002) Mechanical Contracting Safety Issues. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 186–93.

Glagola, C R and Sheedy, W M (2002) Partnering on Defense Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 127–38.

Gomar, J E, Haas, C T and Morton, D P (2002) Assignment and Allocation Optimization of Partially Multiskilled Workforce. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 103–9.

Hajjar, D and AbouRizk, S M (2002) Unified Modeling Methodology for Construction Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 174–85.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Morris, D A (2002) Build-Operate-Transfer-Type Procurement in Asian Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 93–102.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Asia; Foreign projects; Infrastructure; Project management; Build/operate/transfer; civil engineering; construction industry; project management; investment; public administration;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:2(93)
  • Abstract:
    Lessons are drawn from the recent resurgence in public-private partnerships for the procurement of large scale infrastructure, with a focus on Asian megaprojects. BOT (build-operate-transfer)-type win-win cooperation aligns well with the paradigm shift that has repeatedly been called for in addressing construction industry shortfalls. However, the many volatile variables involved and the limited experience in dealing with the special risks encountered highlights the need for decision support frameworks to evaluate and select the optimal from among: (1) potential BOT-type projects; (2) prospective franchisees; and (3) innovative project financing packages. Such frameworks should include appropriate success criteria and indicators for their evaluation. Benchmarking of good practices would establish reasonable ranges of values for such indicators. Identification of critical success factors, classifications of common risks, and comparisons of recent experiences on BOT-type projects lead to recommendations for the development of a “BOT body of knowledge” with related guidelines and toolkits. These would assist both public and private sector decision makers considering BOT-type modalities to attain multiple win-win-win targets that benefit their respective interests, as well as those of the general public end users.

Kwak, Y H (2002) Analyzing Asian Infrastructure Development Privatization Market. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 110–6.

Que, B C (2002) Incorporating Practicability into Genetic Algorithm-Based Time-Cost Optimization. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 139–43.

Thomas, H R, Horman, M J, de Souza, U E L and ZavÅ™ski, I (2002) Reducing variability to improve performance as a lean construction principle. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 144–54.

Zhang, X Q, Kumaraswamy, M M, Zheng, W and Palaneeswaran, E (2002) Concessionaire Selection for Build-Operate-Transfer Tunnel Projects in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(02), 155–63.