Project 

•  Underground power cable routes as key components for the green energy transition in Germany

•  Urgent need for effective program management and risk management strategies for the successful implementation of megaprojects

•  Traditional contract models are inadequate for complex projects

•  Innovative approach with the new developed

• Progressive Construction Parnering Contract

Project challenges

•  Long project durations  risk of cost and schedule overruns

•  No determined construction scope in early project phases

•  Multiple stakeholders and expected scope changes

•  Necessity to adapt technical innovations until shortly before construction

Achievements

•  New partnering contract model for large-scale infrastructure programs

•  Collaborative approach: Contractor is not selected by lowest bid price

•  Tailored delivery models for construction sections based on individual risk profile

•  Transparent cost calculation and joint risk management

•  Incentive mechanism, pain/gain sharing and open book accounting