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Experiences with design construct contract of the “Green Heart” Tunnel, the Netherlands
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Leendertse, W. Jovanovic, P. S. |
| Copyright Year | 2021 |
| Description | The Dutch Ministry of Transport and Water Management, Project Organization High-Speed Line South has aimed a clear goal to realize, before 2005, the prestigious project of the world's biggest tunnel under the “Green Heart” in the Netherlands. The 7 km long single tube, 14.8 mdiameter, takes a part of the high speed line between Amsterdam and Paris. Special challenge for the client and contractor was reflected to the unconditional use of the creativity applying innovative solutions available at this moment on the market. This led to the preferable cost reduction, shorter construction schedule and efficient results. The client expectations from the chosen Design-Build contracting form were based on better estimation of the final product considering the possible optimization of the available solutions. To achieve this the client proposed a program of requirements to the contractors pointing the range where the optimum solution could be find. The job has been awarded to only one party, which is now taking care about all phases of the project – from the design to the construction. The contractor has been stimulated to use his full expertise, creativity and innovation to realize the best product getting at the same time a privilege to build the biggest shield driven tunnel in the world for the high speed trains. This paper deals with the client experience concerning contracting issues, advantages and disadvantageous of applied Design Build contract through the risk management control of this unique project. Book Name: North American Tunneling 2002 |
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| Ending Page | 95 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| Starting Page | 91 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9781003211341-14 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2021-05-20 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: North American Tunneling 2002 Civil Engineering Build Design To the Construction Biggest Netherlands Heart Speed Tunnel Optimization Client |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
