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Algarni, A M, Arditi, D and Polat, G (2007) Build-Operate-Transfer in Infrastructure Projects in the United States. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 728–35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Build/Operate/Transfer; Financial management; Delivery; Infrastructure; Project management; United States;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:10(728)
  • Abstract:
    While the infrastructure in the United States is in need of large and immediate investment, the funds provided by public agencies are not nearly sufficient to face such a challenge. Build-operate-transfer (BOT) is a delivery/financing system that can be a solution to this problem. In this system, a private sponsor finances the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of a public project for a specified concession period, at the end of which it transfers ownership to the government agency, hopefully after recouping its costs and achieving profits. A questionnaire survey of large municipalities and state departments of transportation was conducted to determine the extent to which they are using BOT in their large projects, to investigate the implementation of BOT, and the reasons why some government agencies avoid using BOT. The findings indicate that very few agencies use BOT. The reasons why most do not use BOT were reported by the respondents to be the availability of proven alternatives and enough funds, the existence of political barriers, and resistance to change both on the part of government agencies and private sponsors. When government agencies and private sponsors explore the use of BOT, they should avoid the pitfalls perceived by the respondents in this study.

Ali, S, Zayed, T and Hegab, M (2007) Modeling the Effect of Subjective Factors on Productivity of Trenchless Technology Application to Buried Infrastructure Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 743–8.

Balasubramanian, V and Prasad, G S (2007) Manual Bar Bending—An Occupational Hazard for Construction Workers in Developing Nations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 791–7.

Cariaga, I, El-Diraby, T and Osman, H (2007) Integrating Value Analysis and Quality Function Deployment for Evaluating Design Alternatives. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 761–70.

Fan, S, Shen, Q and Lin, G (2007) Comparative Study of Idea Generation between Traditional Value Management Workshops and GDSS-Supported Workshops. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 816–25.

Ibbs, W and Nguyen, L D (2007) Alternative for Quantifying Field-Overhead Damages. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 736–42.

Lee, E, Lee, H and Ibbs, C W (2007) Productivity Aspects of Urban Freeway Rehabilitation with Accelerated Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 798–806.

Lingard, H, Brown, K, Bradley, L, Bailey, C and Townsend, K (2007) Improving Employees’ Work-Life Balance in the Construction Industry: Project Alliance Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 807–15.

Shapira, A and Goldenberg, M (2007) “Soft” Considerations in Equipment Selection for Building Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 749–60.

Williams, T, Bernold, L and Lu, H (2007) Adoption Patterns of Advanced Information Technologies in the Construction Industries of the United States and Korea. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 780–90.

Zhang, G and Zou, P X (2007) Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process Risk Assessment Approach for Joint Venture Construction Projects in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 133(10), 771–9.