Routledge Handbook of Planning and Management of Global Strategic Infrastructure Projects

Routledge Handbook of Planning and Management of Global Strategic Infrastructure Projects

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ochieng, Edward
Other Authors: Zuofa, Tarila, Badi, Sulafa
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : CRC Press LLC, 2020.
Subjects:
Infrastructure (Economics) > Planning.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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

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