Analyzing the Impact of DB versus DBB on Cost Performance in Airport Development: A Data-Driven Approach
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2024
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The construction of airport projects can be complex and costly due to the many stakeholders involved and associated strict timelines. Traditional delivery methods, such as design-bid-build (DBB), employed in airport projects often result in major cost overruns due to multiple facets. Design-build (DB) is a construction method that combines design and construction under a single entity, and it has the potential to improve cost performance. None have evaluated DB from a cost perspective in the airport sector. This research fills this gap. First, the data is collected and assessed for validity. Second, risk ratings for cost performance are computed. Finally, the data is analyzed through statistical methods. Results reveal that low level of team collaboration is the most impacting factor to cost performance in DBB airport projects as compared to DBB. Ultimately, the findings will be valuable for airport stakeholders as they seek to improve cost performance through DB implementation.
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