Welcome to the final edition of Projects Insights for 2009, in which we'll look at the trends past, present and future in infrastructure.
We'll also look at
- the first metro rail project of its kind to be procured in Australia
- the growth of expert determination
- the types of risks arising from climate change that will affect risk allocation in infrastructure; and
- cover pricing in bids.
Finally, we'd like to wish you and your family Season's Greetings and a peaceful and happy New Year.
The PPP market - the last 12 months in review
By David Lester
A challenging period for infrastructure projects has spurred
innovation, says David Lester, who investigates the impact this
will have on the market.
The Sydney's Metro - an Australian first
By Angela Jeppesen
The first metro rail project of its kind to be procured in
Australia is underway. Angela Jeppesen from the Clayton Utz team
advising Sydney Metro, explains the main elements of this exciting
project.
STOP PRESS: National benchmarking report on alliance
By Doug Jones
The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has released the
results of a five-year study on the performance of alliancing in
Australia, as Doug Jones reports.
Expert determination - riding the crest of the new wave
ByMathew Stulic and Reuben Bowd
In the latest article in our dispute resolution series, Mathew
Stulic and Reuben Bowd look at the growth of expert determination.
Is expert determination always the best option, or is it being
over-extended?
The changing climate of risk allocation in infrastructure projects
ByOwen Hayford
Owen Hayford examines the types of risks arising from climate
change that will affect risk allocation in infrastructure
Cover pricing: A dangerous practice
Kirsten Webb and Sian-lee Ooi take a look at cover pricing - not only is it illegal, it's riskier than ever, with regulators taking a closer look at bids in the tender process.
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