Reimagining Infrastructure Megaproject Delivery: An Australia—New Zealand Perspective

Ninan, J; Clegg, S; Burdon, S; Clay, J

Reimagining Infrastructure Megaproject Delivery: An Australia—New Zealand Perspective

Ninan, J Clegg, S Burdon, S

Clay, J

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Citation:: Sustainability, 15, (4), pp. 2971-2971

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dc.contributor.author	Ninan, J
dc.contributor.author	Clegg, S
dc.contributor.author	Burdon, S https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0073-8593
dc.contributor.author	Clay, J
dc.date.accessioned	2023-02-08T23:14:14Z
dc.date.available	2023-02-08T23:14:14Z
dc.identifier.citation	Sustainability, 15, (4), pp. 2971-2971
dc.identifier.issn	2071-1050
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/166011
dc.description.abstract	<jats:p>Infrastructure megaprojects are increasing in size and number worldwide. Widespread shortcomings such as cost overruns, delays, litigious threats, and community opposition are now so pervasive there is a clear mandate to rethink the way we plan, deliver, and operate our infrastructure. In this context, we situate this research to understand how megaprojects can be set up for success. Data were collected from responses to a questionnaire survey, interviews, and case studies. The questionnaire was fielded by multiple agencies involved in infrastructure projects, such as engineers, construction organizations, and government delivery agencies. For qualitative insights, we conducted 30 interviews with participants from these agencies and studied cases that successfully implemented the themes identified. The results highlight the three themes with the highest impact in delivering projects successfully: (1) Improved integrated planning, business cases, and front-end engineering design; (2) efficient use of contracts; and (3) strengthening government and political engagement. This research contrasts the literature on megaproject success with data collected from questionnaires, case studies, and interviews. Collecting solutions that have solved issues effectively is an innovative aspect of our methodology, with these findings holding considerable value for ecosystem practitioners. Thus, we contribute by highlighting eight cost-effective, relevant, and efficient ways for reimagining infrastructure megaproject delivery.</jats:p>
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	MDPI AG
dc.relation	WSP AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
dc.relation.ispartof	Sustainability
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/su15042971
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	12 Built Environment and Design
dc.title	Reimagining Infrastructure Megaproject Delivery: An Australia—New Zealand Perspective
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	15
utslib.for	12 Built Environment and Design
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Computer Science
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-02-08T23:14:13Z
pubs.issue	4
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	15
utslib.citation.issue	4

Abstract:

Infrastructure megaprojects are increasing in size and number worldwide. Widespread shortcomings such as cost overruns, delays, litigious threats, and community opposition are now so pervasive there is a clear mandate to rethink the way we plan, deliver, and operate our infrastructure. In this context, we situate this research to understand how megaprojects can be set up for success. Data were collected from responses to a questionnaire survey, interviews, and case studies. The questionnaire was fielded by multiple agencies involved in infrastructure projects, such as engineers, construction organizations, and government delivery agencies. For qualitative insights, we conducted 30 interviews with participants from these agencies and studied cases that successfully implemented the themes identified. The results highlight the three themes with the highest impact in delivering projects successfully: (1) Improved integrated planning, business cases, and front-end engineering design; (2) efficient use of contracts; and (3) strengthening government and political engagement. This research contrasts the literature on megaproject success with data collected from questionnaires, case studies, and interviews. Collecting solutions that have solved issues effectively is an innovative aspect of our methodology, with these findings holding considerable value for ecosystem practitioners. Thus, we contribute by highlighting eight cost-effective, relevant, and efficient ways for reimagining infrastructure megaproject delivery.

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