Projects Insights

03 December 2009

Welcome to the final edition of Projects Insights for 2009, in which we'll look at the trends past, present and future in infrastructure.

We'll also look at:

the first metro rail project of its kind to be procured in Australia
the growth of expert determination
the types of risks arising from climate change that will affect risk allocation in infrastructure; and
cover pricing in bids.

Finally, we'd like to wish you and your family Season's Greetings and a peaceful and happy New Year.

Construction and major projects review 2009

Doug Jones discusses the infrastructure market in 2009, the major projects which have been completed and the challenges the industry has faced, particularly in relation to the impacts of the global financial crisis.

The PPP market - the last 12 months in review

By David Lester.

A challenging period for infrastructure projects has spurred innovation, says David Lester, who investigates the impact this will have on the market.

Sydney's Metro - an Australian first

By Angela Jeppesen.

The first metro rail project of its kind to be procured in Australia is underway. Angela Jeppesen from the Clayton Utz team advising Sydney Metro, explains the main elements of this exciting project.

STOP PRESS: National benchmarking report on alliance contracting

By Doug Jones.

The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has released the results of a five-year study on the performance of alliancing in Australia, as Doug Jones reports.

Expert determination - riding the crest of the new wave

By Mathew Stulic and Reuben Bowd.

In the latest article in our dispute resolution series, Mathew Stulic and Reuben Bowd look at the growth of expert determination. Is expert determination always the best option, or is it being over-extended?

The changing climate of risk allocation in infrastructure projects

By Owen Hayford.

Owen Hayford examines the types of risks arising from climate change that will affect risk allocation in infrastructure.

Cover pricing: A dangerous practice

By Kirsten Webb and Sian-lee Ooi.

Kirsten Webb and Sian-lee Ooi take a look at cover pricing - not only is it illegal, it's riskier than ever, with regulators taking a closer look at bids in the tender process.

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