Routledge Handbook of Planning and Management of Global Strategic Infrastructure Projects.
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- 9781000330083
- 363.60684
- HC79.C3 .R688 2021
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Vignettes -- About the Book Editors -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Learning Outcomes of This Chapter -- 1.2. Primary Aims and Objectives of the Book -- 1.3. The Structure of the Book -- 1.4. Definition and Scope of Strategic Infrastructure Systems -- 1.5. Global Infrastructure Outlook -- 1.6. Trends in Global Infrastructure Spending -- 1.7. Covid-19: the Impact on Construction and Infrastructure -- 1.8. The Impact of Fiscal and Monetary Policies on Infrastructure Spending -- 1.9. Need for Sustainable Infrastructure -- 1.10. Chapter Summary -- Part I: Value-Based Approach to Infrastructure Systems Appraisal -- 2. Significance: The Need for Better Benefits Realisation in Megaprojects -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.1.1. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 2.1.2. Learning Outcomes -- 2.2. Overview of Public Infrastructure Projects -- 2.3. Qui Bono? Defining the Nature of Project Value -- 2.4. Value as Satisfaction Versus Consumption -- 2.5. Elements of Project Value Management -- 2.6. Propositional Elements in Understanding Project Value Management -- 2.7. Benefits Realisation: Resources, Competences, and Capabilities -- 2.8. Management of Stakeholders Vs. Management for Stakeholders -- 2.9. Benefits Realisation and Stakeholder Perceptions -- 2.10. Chapter Summary -- 2.10.1. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 2.11. Case Study: High Speed 2 (United Kingdom) -- 2.11.1. Actual and Forecasted Costs -- 2.11.2. Reasons for Timescale and Cost Overruns -- 2.11.3. Delivery of Expected Benefits -- 2.11.4. Key Stakeholders -- 2.11.5. Case Study Discussion Questions -- 3. Master Planning for Resilient Major Infrastructure Projects -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.1.1. Chapter Aims and Objectives -- 3.1.2. Learning Outcomes.
3.2. Characterising Key Resilience Concepts -- 3.2.1. Robustness -- 3.2.2. Adaptability -- 3.2.3. Flexibility -- 3.3. Resilience -- 3.3.1. A Global Perspective on Resilience -- 3.4. Climate Resilient Infrastructure -- 3.4.1. Planning and Designing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure -- 3.5. Appraising Strategies for Strengthening Infrastructure Resilience: A Sectorial Approach -- 3.5.1. Cities and Urban Developments -- 3.5.2. Power Sector -- 3.5.3. Transportation Sector -- 3.5.4. Water Infrastructure -- 3.6. Towards Resilient Infrastructure -- 3.6.1. Any Alternative Tools for Measuring Resilience Success? -- 3.6.2. Advancing the Aspiration for Resilient Major Infrastructure -- 3.7. Chapter Summary -- 3.7.1. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 3.8. Case Study: Remembering the Haitian 2010 Earthquake -- 3.8.1. Case Discussion Questions -- 4. Achieving Sustainable Major Infrastructure Projects: Development and Management -- 4.1. Introduction -- 4.1.1. Chapter Aims and Objectives -- 4.1.2. Learning Outcomes -- 4.2. Towards Sustainable Development and Sustainable Infrastructure -- 4.3. Global Initiatives and the Call for Sustainable Infrastructure -- 4.3.1. An Overview of Global Sustainability Initiatives -- 4.3.2. The Global Call for Sustainable Infrastructure -- 4.4. Prerequisites for Implementing Major Sustainable Infrastructure -- 4.5. The Importance of Project Leadership in Sustainable Infrastructure Development -- 4.5.1. Enhancing Sustainability Practices Through Sustainability Leadership -- 4.6. Systems and Tools for Stimulating Sustainable Infrastructure -- 4.6.1. Sustainability Benchmarking and Continuous Improvement -- 4.6.2. Attaining Best Practice in Benchmarking Major Infrastructure Projects -- 4.7. Achieving Sustainable Major Infrastructure Projects Development and Management Post-covid-19 -- 4.8. Chapter Summary.
4.9. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 4.10. Case Study: The Eko Atlantic City Project -- 4.10.1. Preamble -- 4.10.2. The Eko Atlantic City Development Project -- 4.11. Case Discussion Questions -- 5. Planning for Sustainable Infrastructure Development During Mega-Events: An Expo 2020 Case Study -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.1.1. Mega-Event and Sustainable Infrastructure Development -- 5.1.2. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 5.1.3. Learning Outcomes -- 5.2. The Core Area of Mega-Event Sustainability -- 5.2.1. Transportation -- 5.2.2. Utilities -- 5.2.3. Construction -- 5.3. Building Green Major Infrastructure Development -- 5.4. Role of Leadership in Reducing Carbon Emissions -- 5.5. Importance of Planning for Legacy to Achieve Sustainable Infrastructure -- 5.6. Integrating Green Principles Within the Awarding System for Hosting Sustainable Mega-Event -- 5.7. Applying Green Considerations Within the Design Stage -- 5.8. Sustainability of the Mega-Event Life Cycle -- 5.9. Chapter Discussion Questions for Further Reflection -- 5.10. Expo 2020 Case Study -- 5.10.1. Sustainable Construction -- 5.10.2. Sustainable Utilities -- 5.10.3. Sustainable Mobility -- 5.11. Chapter Summary -- 5.12. Review and Case Discussion Questions -- 5.12.1. Recommendation 1: Hosting a Sustainable Mega-Event Requires Developing a Deep Understanding of a Mega-Event's Complex, Multiple Impacts -- 5.12.2. Recommendation 2: Mega-Events Require Intensive Planning -- 5.12.3. Recommendation 3: Developing Sustainable Infrastructure for Hosting a Mega-Event Requires Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Occurring on Multiple Levels -- 5.12.4. Recommendation 4: Leadership Engagement on Environmental Impacts Increases Attention to Its Attainment -- 5.12.5. Recommendation 5: Sustainable Design and Planning Are a Key Factor.
5.12.6. Recommendation 6: Legacy Consideration Should Be Planned During the Design Stage -- 5.12.7. Recommendation 7: Leadership Emphasis on Sustainability Is Mandatory for Sustainable Infrastructure Development of Mega-Event -- 6. Stakeholder Engagement in Major Infrastructure Projects -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.1.1. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 6.1.2. Learning Outcomes -- 6.2. Defining Stakeholders -- 6.3. The Identification of Stakeholders and Their Interest -- 6.4. Tools and Techniques for Effective Stakeholder Engagement -- 6.5. Formulation of Appropriate Stakeholder Engagement Strategies -- 6.5.1. Identification of Stakeholders, Project Contexts and Issues -- 6.5.2. Mapping of Stakeholders with Project Issues -- 6.5.3. Stakeholder Interest, Impact and Expectations -- 6.5.4. Evaluation of Social Performance -- 6.5.5. Monitor, Control and Maintain -- 6.6. Assessment of Stakeholders Impacts and Their Inter-relationships -- 6.7. Social Network Analysis and Network Characteristics -- 6.7.1. Evaluation of Social Value Performance -- 6.8. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 6.9. Case Study -- 6.9.1. Case Study: A Foreshore Development Project (Project A) -- 6.9.2. Case Discussion Questions -- 6.10. Chapter Summary -- 7. Managing Multi-Partner Collaborations on Major Infrastructure Projects -- 7.1. Introduction -- 7.1.1. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 7.1.2. Learning Outcomes -- 7.2. Planning for a Comprehensive Multi-partner Framework for Infrastructure Systems Delivery -- 7.2.1. Collaboration Mediators -- 7.2.2. Knowledge Integration Capacity -- 7.2.3. Project Collaboration Quality -- 7.3. Challenges and Barriers to Multi-Partner Collaborations -- 7.3.1. Organisational Culture -- 7.3.2. Management Approaches -- 7.3.3. Relational Challenges -- 7.3.4. Communication -- 7.3.5. Benefits of Multi-Collaborations -- 7.3.6. Faster Innovation.
7.3.7. Efficiency Improved -- 7.4. Standardising Multi-Collaborations Best Practices -- 7.4.1. Stakeholder Engagement -- 7.4.2. Communication Standards and Tools -- 7.5. Chapter Summary -- 7.5.1. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 7.6. Case Study -- 7.6.1. Nairobi-Naivasha Section -- 7.6.2. Relationship with the Community -- 7.6.3. Case Discussion Questions -- Part II: Enabling Planning and Execution -- 8. Delivering Major Infrastructure Projects Effectively and Efficiently -- 8.1. Introduction -- 8.2. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 8.2.1. Learning Outcomes -- 8.3. Prioritising Major Infrastructure Projects -- 8.4. Major Infrastructure Prioritisation and Cost-Benefit Analysis -- 8.5. Appraising the Current Infrastructure Situation and Government Needs -- 8.6. Creating a Vision and Goals for the Future Infrastructure Assets -- 8.6.1. Creating an SDG-Based Vision -- 8.6.2. Understanding the Tensions of Infrastructure Vision and Goals -- 8.6.3. Drafting an Infrastructure Vision -- 8.7. Ensuring Major Infrastructure Projects are Delivere Deffectively and Efficiently -- 8.8. Finalising the Plan for Major Infrastructure Projects -- 8.9. Moving from Planning to Delivery -- 8.10. Managing Delays and Cost Overrun -- 8.11. Chapter Summary -- 8.12. Chapter Discussion Questions -- 8.13. Case Studies -- 8.13.1. Case 1: Country-based Comparison of Project Appraisal Processes in Decision Support -- 8.13.2. Case 2: Delivering an SDG-Based Major Infrastructure Projects: The Indonesian Case -- 9. Enhancing the Whole Life-Cycle Performance of Major Infrastructure Projects -- 9.1. Introduction -- 9.1.1. Chapter Aim and Objectives -- 9.1.2. Learning Outcomes -- 9.2. Whole Life Costing of Infrastructure Investment -- 9.2.1. Life Cycle Cost Analysis -- 9.2.2. Embedding Circular Economy Principles into Infrastructure Whole Life Costing -- 9.3. Collaborative Procurement Models.
9.4. Fostering Early Contractor Involvement.
This book examines complex challenges in managing major strategic economic and social infrastructure projects.
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