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Authors:Jeremy L. Hall Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-08-27T04:34:25Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241281183
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Authors:Robert E. Hines Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Local governments will be forced to navigate uncertain sea level rise projections as they fight to protect their key infrastructure systems from rising seas. As leaders in their departments, public works directors must make key project prioritization decisions as seas rise. So, how do they navigate the risk and uncertainty of sea level rise' This study tests if public works directors’ prioritization decisions align with the predictions of cumulative prospect theory, by inviting public works directors working in local governments on the United States coast to participate in a decision-making experiment. Results indicate that public works directors’ risk preferences differ from cumulative prospect theory because directors tend to be decreasingly sensitive to increases in assets’ criticality and probability of failure. As a result, public works directors are characterized as risk averse when prioritizing projects. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-08-04T12:27:01Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241271403
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Authors:Jeremy L. Hall Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print.
Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-05-30T08:42:11Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241260496
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Authors:Laura Molinari, Elvira Haezendonck, Katrien Van Rompay, Vincent Mabillard, Michaël Dooms Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Public authorities are expected to provide a salient infrastructure network, with only limited financial resources. However, many of these infrastructure projects go over budget and, therefore, research about these cost overruns is necessary to better understand the dynamics at work and provide solutions. We conclude that in Belgium, and broader, solutions need to be found for relational issues internal and external to the project core. Before a lot of attention was given to technical and legal project aspects, while our insights show that we should focus more on the relational aspects. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-04-27T12:02:36Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241252585
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Authors:Luong Hai Nguyen Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. This study aims to explore the less explored area of leadership behaviors within public construction project organizations. A correlational research design was adopted, with data collected through a questionnaire-based survey of 169 professionals involved in public construction projects in Vietnam. Structural equation modeling with partial least squares estimation was used to analyze the data. The results confirmed five behavioral dimensions, namely motivating leadership, goal setting, supportive leadership, participative leadership, and directive leadership, which can be used to assess the leading function in public construction work management. The study also revealed that supportive leadership and directive leadership have a significant impact on management effectiveness. Additionally, supportive leadership acts as a mediator for goal setting, motivating leadership, and participative leadership, while directive leadership acts as a mediator for goal setting and participative leadership. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-03-07T10:21:04Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241237985
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Authors:Andreas Wibowo, Sudiro Roi Santoso Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. This paper aims to elucidate the phenomenon of cost overruns resulting from government-led risks, with a specific focus on contract changes within the context of 70 Indonesian toll road projects. The dataset demonstrates a broad spectrum of cost overrun rates (COR), from −34.43% to 356.54%, with a median of 0.00% (mean = 14.83%). Empirical evidence demonstrates that contract changes exert a discernible influence on cost overruns. Among the sampled projects, 39 out of 70 encountered changes in their original contracts, and within this subset of projects, the median COR was 7.00% (mean = 26.63%). In the case of projects experiencing cost overruns and underruns, the median COR amounted to 21.00% (mean = 44.55%, n = 27) and −13.50% (mean = −13.72%, n = 12), respectively. This paper delves into the correlations between the COR and various project attributes, providing elucidations grounded in the framework of multiple theories in the literature. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2024-03-06T11:30:08Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X241237986
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Authors:Frederick Amoako Sarpong, Ernest Kissi, Victor Karikari Acheamfour, Ivy Maame Abu, Kenneth Eluerkeh Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. As the global construction industry expands, it is imperative to prioritize economic sustainability due to the consequential effect on procurement practices. The procurement of building works, a pivotal phase in the realization of construction projects, requires a comprehensive framework to assess tenders that emphasise economic viability and align with sustainability principles. While traditional procurement processes primarily focus on cost considerations, the contemporary construction landscape necessitates a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices encompassing the economic dimension. Several studies have been conducted on public procurement and sustainability. Nevertheless, most of these studies focused on the environmental side of sustainability, leaving the social and economic dimensions unexplored. Hence, this study explores the sustainable economic criteria for assessing tenders in procuring building works. The study adopted the mixed research method; therefore, qualitative and quantitative data were employed in collecting the data for the study. The analysis deduced that the criteria for assessing the economic sustainability of tenders were categorized into management-related, technical, and commercial-related criteria, with the most significant variables being competitiveness, resource management skills, resource requirement assessment and profitability. The study’s findings can potentially influence the assessment tenders of construction firms for building works. Thus, it suggested that the management practices of the bidders must be thoroughly evaluated as it is a crucial factor in ensuring economic sustainability from the onset of the project processes. This study presents a novel to ascertain the criteria for assessing the sustainable economy of tenders in procuring building works in the Ghanaian Construction Industry. The results of this study can be a source of data to guide the evaluation of tenders in the construction industry in Ghana and other developing countries within the Sub-Saharan Region. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-12-13T07:29:58Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231221432
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Authors:Yunus Emre Aydin, Halil Altindag Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Public-private partnership (PPP) policies have been on the Turkish Government’s healthcare agenda for a long time. Türkiye has implemented a series of policies with various elements of neoliberal reforms over the last 20 years and the Turkish Government initiated the PPP policy in 2013 as the final step of the Health Transformation Program. This article reviews the policy process that led to extensive collaboration with the private sector in public health and also examines the effect of the policy on the principles of public service. Türkiye’s policy experience has elements that reinforce the principles of continuity, variability, and equality in many ways. However, this policy was found to have weakened the long-term financial viability of healthcare and led to its fragmentation and the government eventually abandoned this policy in the construction of new hospitals. Türkiye’s experience demonstrates that governments seeking to establish sustainable PPP policies for healthcare must consider the unique dynamics inherent to public service. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-12-05T11:32:50Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231220881
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Authors:Ronik Ketankumar Patel, Sai Sneha Channamallu, Muhammad Arif Khan, Sharareh Kermanshachi, Apurva Pamidimukkala Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Recent advancements in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology have the potential to reduce road accidents caused by human error. However, to enhance their safety and performance, it is crucial to understand the patterns of AV collisions. This study examines AV collisions by analyzing their temporal and spatial patterns. Based on reports from the California DMV between 2014 and 2022, the analysis reveals that rear-end collisions are the most common type, while incidents involving pedestrians and overturned vehicles are rare. The majority of collisions involve mid-sized vehicles, and AVs are responsible for a minority of accidents. The study also identifies clusters of incidents in San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Diego, with San Francisco having largest concentration. Specific areas within San Francisco, like Mission District, Japantown, Union Square, and North Beach neighborhoods, show high incident rates. These findings highlight safety concerns, and aid in integration of AVs into transportation infrastructure. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-11-29T07:50:16Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231217677
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Authors:Xavier Harmony Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. The equitable distribution of docked bikeshare is an important issue for transportation decision-makers. Gini coefficients and Lorenz curves can be used to study transportation inequality. This study used these methods to achieve three outcomes. First, this study identified a gap in bikeshare equity literature and provided a more nuanced measure of bikeshare supply to better evaluate how well bikeshare meets demand. Second, the updated measure of distributional equity was used to evaluate bikeshare equity in Washington, DC. Third, using historical trip data, the Gini coefficient calculations indicated which trip types are better served. Comparison of the results highlighted a potential conflict in program goals: equity versus supporting existing bikeshare members. Policy feedback may bias this trade-off in favor of members, reinforcing spatial inequalities. Overall, this paper further demonstrated how Gini coefficients and Lorenz curves can be useful tools for evaluating inequality in transportation systems. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-11-22T08:11:52Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231217501
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Authors:Alex Nduhura, Muhiya Tshombe Lukamba, Thekiso Molokwane, Innocent Nuwagaba, Stella Kyohairwe, Maureen Mbabazi, Ivan Kiiza Twinomuhwezi, Benedict Mugerwa, Roselyn Akol Nyogarwizi, Faith Kadondi Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Urban public lighting is an important ingredient for the social and economic development of cities and the safety and security of their citizens. Existing studies support the need for artificial light in cities to enable around the clock activities and enterprise. Although artificial light is a public service commodity, procuring and maintaining lighting in cities is challenging due to funding shortfalls and a lack of technical expertise. The objective of this paper is to identify ways through which public private partnerships can be used to procure and maintain cost-effective and energy-efficient urban streetlighting and introduces a novel approach to generate a sustainable revenue stream to fund the enterprise. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-10-19T10:31:07Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231204804
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Authors:Carolyn McAndrews, Lori DiPrete Brown Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. As the aspirational Complete Streets movement sweeps North America with multimodal transportation policies and plans, communities need practice-ready tools that reinforce social inclusion and sustainable development through the movement’s implementation. Here we present two such tools: (1) gender analysis, which considers gendered experiences and roles in the context of Complete Streets so as to benefit diverse travelers with improved safety, transportation choices, support for caregivers, and more; and (2) an approach called SDG 360 Thinking, a holistic analysis of Complete Streets policy co-benefits, unintended harms, and trade-offs using the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We piloted these tools in workshops with community members and technical experts. Workshop participants gained new insights, made connections across sectors, took more inclusive and diverse perspectives, and made recommendations about Complete Streets policies. These tools are practical, easy to understand, and could be broadly impactful for communities. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-10-09T05:08:54Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231184412
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Authors:Zhe Cheng, Yun Li, Tingting Liu, Huanming Wang Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. The localization and generalization of the public–private partnership (PPP) is a controversial issue discussed in the research agenda of PPP. China has played a central role in global PPP development in recent years. This study reviews the policy and development of PPP in China through the lens of punctuated-equilibrium theory. A conceptual framework of China-type PPP, including projects, organizations, functions, policies, and governance, is then developed for analysis and interpretation through global comparisons. This study indicates the possibility of a “China model” in PPP due to China’s distinct evolutionary process, characteristics, and representative PPP, but requires further extraction, summarization, and enrichment with sustainable development. In addition, the “China model” will have a potential peer-level value for other emerging markets. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-09-16T02:03:50Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231203373
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Authors:Bert de Groot, Wim Leendertse, Jos Arts Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Collective learning across project teams and organisational levels enables project-oriented organisations in infrastructure planning to adapt to changing contexts. This paper aims to deliver insight in the conditions and arrangements for collective learning in such organisations and the role that programmes and communities of practice (CoPs) as different types of hubs can play in interaction for adaptation. As part of a case study of a project-oriented public infrastructure administrator, we conducted a cross-study analysis, interviews with board members and directors, and focus groups with professionals from the studied organisation and other infrastructure administrators. Although programmes and CoPs as hubs appear to facilitate interaction with a wider context differently, interaction through these hubs can lead to the broadening of views and a shared understanding about organisational adaptations and the accompanying decisions and actions in the fragmented landscape of project-oriented organisations. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-09-02T10:19:57Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231200816
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Authors:Kate Lowe, Pamela Jones Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Transportation systems shape the built environment of cities and the lived experiences of their residents, but equitable public participation in municipal transportation decision-making is limited. Furthermore, municipal transportation decision-making—and thus public participation within it—exists in a complicated field of transportation provision, while intersecting with a myriad of policy issues. This research article draws on Chicago as a case study and existing research in transportation and planning to argue for equity-oriented capacity building by transportation agencies. Such capacity building should more explicitly clarify official and informal decision-making processes and their politicized nature to enhance equitable, meaningful impact on transportation decisions. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-08-04T09:37:29Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231193721
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Authors:Nuwantha Lasitha Sampath Uduwage-Don, Chandanie Hadiwattage, Kriengsak Panuwatwanich Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Bid Responsiveness in the public procurement process (PPP) is a crucial aspect of public construction projects. A responsive bid materially complies with the form or content requirements of the bidding documents; the responsiveness of a bid is determined during the bid evaluation period. Accepting low-responsive bids can lead to project failures and unexpected adverse consequences. The Public Procurement Systems (PPS) in developed countries frequently used systematic mechanisms to enhance the quality of the PPP which includes enhancing the responsiveness of bids. This study revealed six dominant factors impacting responsiveness and five systematic mechanisms more prominently discussed in the PPS in developed countries to enhance the quality of the PPP. The population of this study consists of procurement specialists in Sri Lankan public construction procurement at the pre-contract stage and among those who have more than 20 years of experience in PPP were considered as the sampling frame. The fuzzy-set theory was used to determine the ranking order of these systematic mechanisms based on their influence to enhance responsiveness by overcoming the impact of dominant factors. Suggestions were made for Sri Lankan PPS to implement these systematic mechanisms. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-07-28T03:51:29Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231191724
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Authors:Peter Bolcha, Pavla Vozárová, Michael Fanta Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. This article focuses on transparency and contract publication in public procurement. Our main objective is to identify statistical associations between situations when a resulting contract is not publicly available and the outcomes of the procurement, esp. efficiency. By merging multiple databases and web scraping, we have created a unique dataset covering nearly 14,000 public procurements in the Czech Republic during the period 2018-2020. This dataset and recent legislation enable us to run empirical tests of new hypotheses, as well as control for variables already established in the empirical literature, such as procurement type, regime and authority. The results of our quantitative econometric models show that for selected types of projects, the unavailability of the contract is associated with smaller price savings as well as with more frequent single bid outcomes. For all types of projects, we found that failure to publish project prices is positively associated with single bid outcomes. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-06-21T09:52:40Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231185053
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Authors:Guang Tian, Tara Tolford Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Intercity passenger rail services must be designed in a way that users will be willing and able to ride. This study examines potential users’ current travel behaviors and willingness to ride a proposed passenger rail between New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana, US. By analyzing a user preference survey with discrete choice experiment (DCE), the results show a strong support of the proposed rail service, but distinct deficiencies in the current multimodal transportation environment connecting to and from proposed stations. In addition, previous analyses include potentially faulty assumptions about trip purposes, which have critical implications for service design. The findings of this study reflect the priorities of likely rail passengers and advance efforts to plan for successful passenger rail service operation in Southeast Louisiana. The potential user-based and data-driven approach of this case study can also be used for planning other passenger rail services in the US. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-06-20T01:53:30Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231185493
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Authors:Yiqing Xu, Lance E. Dougald, John S. Miller Abstract: Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print. Transportation projects are increasingly evaluated based on how they improve person throughput, which requires knowing the passenger car occupancy. Yet obtaining occupancies is labor intensive, leading agencies to rely on statewide values. How useful are locality-specific vehicle occupancies' A case study of 38 candidate Virginia highway investments showed an occupancy change of .15 randomly applied to one-half of the projects affects 24% to 42% of project rankings if locality-specific occupancies are used. Occupancy is not the only data element affecting project prioritization, but it is an underlooked one. The study showed that an occupancy uncertainty of .15 is equivalent to an uncertainty of 3.90% in the discount rate or 13.2% in assigned traffic volume. As these investments had a mean value of $17 M, this study demonstrated that when project prioritization metrics are based on person throughput, city-or county-specific occupancies are an integral component of a data-driven prioritization process. Citation: Public Works Management & Policy PubDate: 2023-06-19T03:19:22Z DOI: 10.1177/1087724X231184404
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