Reports from the Rebel Camp

Here at ABA Forum, Division 4, we've been reviewing literature on the available metrics of the cost of implementing different project delivery methods.  We have found that there is a lack of reliable comparative information.  Much of the information available is anecdotal and provisional.  Proponents of projects extoll the virtue of whatever project delivery method they happen to be involved with, or that they would like to be involved with.

As a result, it is not surprising that moving away from traditional design-bid-build delivery models is also accompanied by politics.  

We have covered the political troubles of the Long Beach Courthouse, and we will have a presentation on this Project at our luncheon at the annual meeting in Dana Point next week.  

In the meantime, ENR is reporting public push back to the imposition of tolls on existing roads in Virginia in order to support pending P3 projects. See April, 1, 2013 edition "Toll Fighters Put Virginia P3 Project Team on Defensive."   

And here is a view from a sociologist questioning the savings to be achieved with P3.  

Why, oh why, can't we have better metrics.