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Ajayi, S O (2017) Design, procurement and construction strategies for minimizing waste in construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Bristol Enterprise, Research and Innovation Centre , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Akinade, O O (2017) BIM-based software for construction waste analytics using artificial intelligence hybrid models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Business and Management , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Alaka, H A (2017) 'Big data analytics' for construction firms insolvency prediction models, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Business and Law , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Asah-Kissiedu, M (2019) Development of an integrated safety, health and environmental management capability maturity model for Ghanaian construction companies, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Baba, A (2013) Developing a decision support framework for low carbon housing design and delivery in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Balogun, T B (2018) Integrating bridge maintenance life cycle assessments into bridge design for improved sustainable decision making, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Chidiobi, C (2022) Development of frameworks for the management of materials procurement and construction waste for Nigerian contractors, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Clark, P I (2011) CDM regulations: safety targeted assessment through gateway evaluation (stage) approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Dwairi, S (2018) Development of an Ontology-based framework and tool for Employer Information Requirements (OntEIR), Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Evans, M (2013) An investigation into occupants' satisfaction in UK sustainable social housing, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Henjewele, C (2010) Modelling client's value for money uncertainties in PFI projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Lam, T (2017) A web-based Decision Support System to assist SMEs to broker risks and rewards for BIM adoption, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Environment and Technology , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Love, N E (2009) Leading indicators of failure: a study of SMES in the construction sector in Wales and Scotland, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Mahamadu, A-M (2017) Development of a decision support framework to aid selection of construction supply chain organisations for BIM-enabled projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Meng, X (2008) Development of assessment framework for construction supply chain relationships, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built and Natural Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Muhammed-Yakubu, N (2023) A BIM-based information management schema for construction activities data-flow across the project life cycle, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Oladejo, J (2020) An investigation in the factors affecting the implementation of health and safety management practices by contractors in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Omar, H (2020) Towards an automated photogrammetry-based approach for monitoring and controlling construction site activities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Owolabi, H (2018) Public accountability: The case of government guarantee scheme in PFI/PPP projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Prabhakaran, A (2023) Development of interactive and distributed virtual environments for immersive communication in the furniture, fixture and equipment sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Rogan, D J (2003) Attitudes towards innovation in the construction industry: The case in the social housing sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
Smith, D (2020) Rank and file union organising and employers' counter-mobilisation: The role of activists in the mobilisation of 'self-employed' construction workers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.
Tanabe, S (2022) A risk allocation framework for public private partnerships (PPP) water infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of the West of England, Bristol.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: private sector; conflicts; government; infrastructure project; participation; partnership; public private partnerships; risk management; water supply; Sri Lanka; analytical hierarchy process; questionnaire survey; validation
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- URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6969124
- Abstract:
In Sri Lanka continuous infrastructure development is necessary for the country’s future but this creates a serious financial burden for the government. To deliver infrastructure within constrained public finances, it is necessary for the government to consider a novel approach for infrastructure projects. One proposed approach is Public Private Partnership (PPP), a form of best sourcing that is used to work with private sector. However, PPP based projects are complex and difficult undertakings that involve a variety of risks. Conflicts related to the extent of transfer of risks from public to private sector can also be seen in such ventures. Therefore, this research addresses the issue of risk allocation between sectors in implementation of PPP based project using the context of water supply projects in Sri Lanka. The methodology adopted in this research was the quantitative approach. Initially, various risks associated with PPP based water supply project were identified through literature review and a questionnaire survey (1st Questionnaire) to Sri Lankan experienced project practitioners in the public and private sectors. In the questionnaire survey, 60 valid and usable responses were returned out of 100 potential respondents. Subsequently, relative importance value of the risks was estimated applying Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) for the data collected through the 2nd Questionnaire survey to the same 60 respondents as replied to the 1st Questionnaire. The risk allocation framework is suggested based on an assumption developed in this research which underlies the relation between the relative importance value and the project practitioners’ perception to a risk, that is if a project practitioner considers controllability of his/her organization to a risk is low, the risk might be a higher priority/importance for the organization to manage. Risk management capability of the contracting parties was quantitatively assessed in terms of least in control by the party and the risk allocation was made based on the risk management capability, considering the sector specific conditions of water supply and locally focused risk list in Sri Lanka. The risk allocation framework developed in this research is highly consistent with risk allocation identified through prevalent discussion on nature of risks and the better party for allocation. The framework was validated through the 3rd Questionnaire survey to the same 60 research participants as replied to the previous two questionnaires. In this questionnaire survey, 23 valid and usable responses were returned. The results obtained from this validation process indicated that the majority of the respondents accepted the research findings and recommendations, and that the framework was valid and capable for use in practice. These research outcomes will assist the government introducing PPP based infrastructure projects in the water supply sector and will inform the private sector in considering their participation in PPP based projects.
Yakubu, O A (2010) Cost and time control practice of construction projects in the UK: The pursuit of effective management control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol.