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Garrett, J W and Teizer, J (2009) Human Factors Analysis Classification System Relating to Human Error Awareness Taxonomy in Construction Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 754–63.

Girmscheid, G (2009) NPV Model for Evaluating the Economic Efficiency of Municipal Street Maintenance by Private Providers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 701–9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Economic factors; Streets; Maintenance; Private sector; Partnership;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:8(701)
  • Abstract:
    Municipal street maintenance can be either performed by a local authority or by a private provider through public–private partnership (PPP) or outsourcing. The choice of either alternative requires proof of economic efficiency at the planning phase of these services. The economic model presented in this paper outlines the basis for the comprehensive probabilistic comparison of the economic efficiency of two approaches: (1) self-performance (public sector delivery) and (2) performance by a private provider (PPP delivery). Based on clear system boundaries, the net present values of the two alternatives are addressed, including possible risk costs. The results of the efficiency comparison are then evaluated using the net present value difference axiom and the net present value efficiency axiom. To ensure that the short-term effects of privatizing or outsourcing street maintenance services are not overrated and the long-term economic efficiency is maintained, the analysis must cover at least two long-term periods.

Imbeah, W and Guikema, S (2009) Managing Construction Projects Using the Advanced Programmatic Risk Analysis and Management Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 772–81.

Islam, M M and Mohamed, S (2009) Bid-Winning Potential Optimization for Concession Schemes with Imprecise Investment Parameters. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 690–700.

Manley, K, McFallan, S and Kajewski, S (2009) Relationship between Construction Firm Strategies and Innovation Outcomes. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 764–71.

Marzouk, M, Said, H and El-Said, M (2009) Framework for Multiobjective Optimization of Launching Girder Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 791–800.

Puddicombe, M S (2009) Why Contracts: Evidence. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 675–82.

Rosner, J W, Thal, A E and West, C J (2009) Analysis of the Design-Build Delivery Method in Air Force Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 710–7.

Sacks, R, Rozenfeld, O and Rosenfeld, Y (2009) Spatial and Temporal Exposure to Safety Hazards in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 726–36.

Senouci, A and El-Rayes, K (2009) Time-Profit Trade-Off Analysis for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 718–25.

Yip, B and Rowlinson, S (2009) Job Redesign as an Intervention Strategy of Burnout: Organizational Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 737–45.

Yiu, T W and Lai, W Y (2009) Efficacy of Trust-Building Tactics in Construction Mediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 683–9.

Yu, H, Tweed, T, Al-Hussein, M and Nasseri, R (2009) Development of Lean Model for House Construction Using Value Stream Mapping. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 782–90.

Zhai, D, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2009) Relationship between Automation and Integration of Construction Information Systems and Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(08), 746–53.