Development of Decision Model for Selection of Appropriate Timely Delivery Techniques for Highway Projects

摘要: On-time project performance is an important goal at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT); pressure from two key constituents—the state legislature and trucking interests—creates even stronger focus on this goal. Currently, statistics indicate that less than 50% ODOT projects are completed within their originally contracted time performance. Further, delay causes uncertainty about exactly when traffic delays may occur a given stretch highway makes it difficult to alert public these far in advance. The primary umbrella method used ensure on-time standard contracting liquidated damages. Often amount determine, so assessment value usually matter some judgment. In practice, damages not seen as effective incentive thus rarely assessed. Other management methods encouraging have been identified but sporadically. Implementat...