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The Added Value of Bouwteams : An analysis of its costs and benefits in Dutch infrastructure projects
Scheper, J.H.C. (2024) The Added Value of Bouwteams : An analysis of its costs and benefits in Dutch infrastructure projects.
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| Abstract: | There is traditionally a project-oriented and competitive focus in the infrastructure sector. Despite its ability to optimise costs in the short term, this approach tends to overlook the added value that alternative approaches like Bouwteams can create. This study aims to investigate the cost implications and benefits of Bouwteams. A literature review and subsequent questionnaire have revealed divergent perspectives on project cost drivers. However, benefits such as process and project improvement and stimulating learning and innovation are unequivocally confirmed. A comparative case study confirms the causal relation between using Bouwteams and these effects. Furthermore, the study analyses two-phase projects in the Dutch infrastructure. During the Bouwteam phase, increased costs are found due to contractor involvement. Additionally, a lack of competition in the final price formation, changes in scope and indexing costs elevated the construction budget during the Bouwteam. These initial investments result in increased predictability of construction, with reduced cost overruns due to reduction of risks and additional construction costs. Clients and policymakers should consider Bouwteams' ability to increase value creation despite requiring increased design effort and initial budget allocations. These investments can help mitigate cost overruns, improve constructability, enhance end-user satisfaction, and stimulate innovation and knowledge sharing. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Clients: | Witteveen+Bos, Deventer, Netherlands |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 56 civil engineering |
| Programme: | Civil Engineering and Management MSc (60026) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100650 |
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