Collaboration

Driving value for money through collaborative contracting

As the motu strives to build and maintain resilient transport networks in the face of complex challenges, many of us wonder how we can achieve better price certainty and value in 2022 and beyond.

Cost escalation, risk allocation, resource squeeze, and economic uncertainty are challenges that can influence contract decisions and future outcomes. Collaborative contracting and working arrangements will help our industry to manage uncertainty and risk, and undertake larger, more complex tasks. Written by Downer thought leaders Dave Nicholls, Whanganui Alliance Manager, and Chris Edsall, Regional Director Waikato, this whitepaper explores how we can find answers to our challenges through collaboration and collaborative contracting to achieve best-for-country outcomes.