Design/Build Projects for a Public Agency: Lessons Learned

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert M. Long ◽  
Jack Banowsky ◽  
Roxana Herrera
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
Design Build

Transition from traditional to alternative project delivery methods in water and wastewater project: executive decision-makers' perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramen P. Shrestha ◽  
Jacimaria R. Batista
Keyword(s):  
Project Planning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Water And Wastewater ◽  
Alternative Project Delivery

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the barriers and constraints executive decision-makers have to face during the delivery method selection stage of water and wastewater projects using alternative project delivery (APD) methods, e.g. design-build (DB), design-build-operate (DBO) and construction management-at-risk (CMAR).Design/methodology/approachStructured interviews were conducted with 18 executive decision-makers from public agencies to identify the reasons for transitioning to APD from the design-bid-build (DBB) method. Respondents were also asked about the major obstacles they faced during the decision-making process, as well as key positive and negative factors in using APD methods. The executive decision-makers were also asked about their lessons learned during this process. In addition, this study collected key steps in making APD water and wastewater projects successful. All of the findings from the interview phase were validated by seven public agency executive decision-makers of water and wastewater industries.FindingsOne major study finding was that executive decision-makers chose the APD method because it provided cost and schedule benefits and the owner could also choose the designer or builder based on qualifications. The study also found that the main obstacles executive decision-makers faced were: (1) difficulty in implementing APD methods because they do not follow the low-bid process, (2) reluctance to use DB/CMAR because of the status quo and (3) unfamiliarity of city councils/elected commissions with the DB/CMAR process. The validation survey found that most findings from the initial phase of interviews were confirmed by the executives who took part in validation phase.Research limitations/implicationsThe major limitation of this research is the small sample size. As the executive decision-makers are very hard to reach for interviews, the authors failed to get interviews from a large number of them, despite repeated efforts made by the authors. Another limitation of this study is that the authors contacted most of the executive decision-makers listed in the WDBC list. These executive decision-makers worked for public agencies and, therefore, the views from private agencies could not be included in this research. The authors understand that the validation of the study findings is very important. However, due to the scope and limited time available for the research, the authors could not validate the findings of this study with other public agencies.Practical implicationsSelecting APD methods instead of DBB methods in water and wastewater projects for public agencies is a crucial issue during the project planning phase. Agencies' executive decision-makers need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of APD methods, along with the transition process in order to smoothly deliver projects. The findings of this study will assist public agency executive decision-makers to mitigate risks, overcome obstacles and become more educated about the APD method process, so that these projects can be successfully delivered within budget and on time.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing body of knowledge by identifying lessons learned related to various APD method issues, which can be utilized by municipal executive decision-makers to successfully complete future APD projects.

Lessons Learned from Progressive Design-Build Implementation on Airport Projects

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 04519020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghada M. Gad ◽  
Brandon Davis ◽  
Pramen P. Shrestha ◽  
Patrick Harder
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Design Build

Automating a program for the evidence-based reimbursement of oncology drugs across a complex network: Benefits and challenges.

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (30_suppl) ◽  
pp. 39-39
Author(s):  
John Gilks ◽  
Marta Yurcan ◽  
Tim Yardley ◽  
Scott Gavura ◽  
Vishal Kukreti
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Funding Program ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Treatment Data ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Ordering Systems ◽  
Future Work

39 Background: Ontario hospitals are reimbursed for IV chemotherapy through Cancer Care Ontario’s (CCO) New Drug Funding Program (NDFP). By 2009, 54 indications (annual budget $195MM) were managed through largely paper based processes. A new web based system (eClaims) was developed focusing on clinic workflow and integration to chemotherapy ordering systems. Interfaces were developed for CCO’s OPIS and commercial systems (HL7v3). eClaims provides users with clinical best practice, pre-approval, immediate adjudication and simple means of tracking outstanding claims. The benefits and challenges are described. Methods: Evaluation used several strategies: debriefs after each deployment; post-go live user surveys and lessons learned workshops. Results: eClaims was deployed in 80 hospitals over two years. At most sites (50/80) treatment data flows from CPOE systems to eClaims in near real time. Over 50% of claims are machine adjudicated. Newly approved indications can be posted within hours. The main learnings during the deployment process were the need to understand and adjust for hospital specific factors and the unique business relationships among clusters of hospitals. Survey responses were received at a 19% response rate. The later deployment groups reported greater satisfaction than earlier adopters with more positive responses in all categories. Workshop key theme was the need to match complex clinical workflows with design/build processes. Secondly, evaluation of historical data before migration is necessary. Conclusions: Introducing an application into complex, varied clinical workflows is difficult. The phased approach to deployment and evaluation worked, allowing for increasingly smooth go lives. Future work revolves around balancing user needs through eClaims modifications vs simplifying clinical processes to make the tool more usable.

Lessons Learned in Design and Commissioning of Digester Gas CHP Energy Recovery Projects in a Design/Build Project Delivery Environment

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 (8) ◽  
pp. 6594-6600
Author(s):  
Scott A. Hardy ◽  
Michael Reisinger ◽  
Richard Schoeck ◽  
Adam Minchey ◽  
Richard Porter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Recovery ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
Design Build

Police use of technology: insights from the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Rogers ◽  
Emily Jayne Scally
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
Police Service ◽  
Future Developments ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Positive Impacts

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the existing literature surrounding the use of technology in today’s society to inform future developments across emergency services. Reference to the Police Service in particular will have a resonance for many other public agencies who are utilising more and more technology. Design/methodology/approach Literature from a policing background will be reviewed to discover the positive impacts and benefits attached to its use, the potential obstacles to its implantation, and how lessons from one agency may be of benefit to others. Findings The findings suggest that there appears to be attention required in the application of technology by public agencies, namely, workforce culture, training and budgets, and legislation which need to be addressed if the use of technology by public agencies is to be successful. Originality/value This paper seeks to learn lessons for the implementation technology by a public agency, namely, the police, in an attempt to inform other public bodies. By doing so, it is believed the lessons learned will make the application of such technologies more effective.

Lessons Learned Deploying a SCADA System in a Design-Build Project

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 (10) ◽  
pp. 5589-5603
Author(s):  
Eric Michnovez ◽  
Glenn Harvey ◽  
Steven Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Scada System ◽  
Design Build

scholarly journals Towards developing algal synthetic biology

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 716-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Aden Scaife ◽  
Alison Gail Smith
Keyword(s):  
Synthetic Biology ◽  
Transgene Expression ◽  
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum ◽  
Genetic Manipulation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Molecular Tools ◽  
Metabolic Diversity ◽  
Design Build ◽  
Fundamental Research ◽  
And Function

The genetic, physiological and metabolic diversity of microalgae has driven fundamental research into photosynthesis, flagella structure and function, and eukaryotic evolution. Within the last 10 years these organisms have also been investigated as potential biotechnology platforms, for example to produce high value compounds such as long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, pigments and antioxidants, and for biodiesel precursors, in particular triacylglycerols (TAGs). Transformation protocols, molecular tools and genome sequences are available for a number of model species including the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum, although for both species there are bottlenecks to be overcome to allow rapid and predictable genetic manipulation. One approach to do this would be to apply the principles of synthetic biology to microalgae, namely the cycle of Design-Build-Test, which requires more robust, predictable and high throughput methods. In this mini-review we highlight recent progress in the areas of improving transgene expression, genome editing, identification and design of standard genetic elements (parts), and the use of microfluidics to increase throughput. We suggest that combining these approaches will provide the means to establish algal synthetic biology, and that application of standard parts and workflows will avoid parallel development and capitalize on lessons learned from other systems.

scholarly journals Organizational Best Practices for Transportation Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 269
Author(s):  
Douglas D. Gransberg, PhD, PE ◽  
Carla Lopez Del Puerto, PhD ◽  
Ricardo M. Tapia, PhD, PMP
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Index Theory ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Index Number ◽  
Public Agency ◽  
Index Number Theory ◽  
Transportation Projects ◽  
Importance Index ◽  
National Cooperative

The use of Alternative Contracting Methods (ACM) to deliver US transportation projects has reached a point where a definitive set of best practices can be identified to leverage the lessons learned by early ACM adopters. The most pressing need is for guidance on how public agencies organize to implement ACMs in a budget-constrained environment where the possibility of increasing the number of public agency engineers is nil. This paper is based on mining the survey response data from 6 National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) synthesis reports on ACM topics and proposes a framework for analyzing ACM practices deemed effective by peer-reviewed research to determine if each practice can be classified as a best practice. Importance index theory provides the analytical foundation for the framework and provides a ranking of candidate best practices in order of each practice’s importance and effectiveness. Nine effective ACM practices were identified and evaluated with only one, “appointing an agency ACM champion,” meeting the objective criteria for a best practice. The paper’s major contribution is to provide the suite of 1 best and 8 effective practices that can be employed when developing the organization for an agency that has decided to implement ACM project delivery.Keywords: Alternative contracting methods, best practices, organizational structure, index number theory.

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