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What does it take to accelerate delivery of major infrastructure projects?

Global economic pressures, New Zealand’s long standing infrastructure deficit and increasing extreme weather events mean we need to be able to do more with less. As a sector, we need to deliver infrastructure faster and more efficiently.

We’ve looked at projects from across New Zealand and around the world, to help us understand the kind of processes and behaviours that unlock speed. Some features are specific to certain project phases, while others are universally relevant across the project lifecycle.

In every case, what’s clear, is that strong and trusting relationships between client and delivery partners, and a singular objective to deliver fast are essential. Below are some unifying factors that remove roadblocks and unlock speed at each phase:

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The 8 unifying factors that remove roadblocks and fast track project delivery.
The 8 unifying factors that remove roadblocks and fast track project delivery.
The 8 unifying factors that remove roadblocks and fast track project delivery.
The 8 unifying factors that remove roadblocks and fast track project delivery.

Everyone stands to benefit from a focus on faster delivery – we can create better outcomes for our communities and be more agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment we operate in.

Find out how Aurecon’s fast-tracked approach has enabled clients and communities to realise benefits sooner on major infrastructure projects.

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What will it take to deliver accelerated projects?

As our cities evolve and the demand for infrastructure grows, we need to find ways to deliver projects faster.

This means regulatory settings that establish an environment where faster delivery is possible, and contractual structures that support and enable that outcome. It means strong relationships at all levels – with our clients, with our contractor delivery partners and with the supply chain, where we work together to identify and realise opportunities to accelerated.

Aurecon’s experience delivering fast-track projects across various phases and stages has shown us what the critical success factors are to deliver projects faster. From delivering some project phases in parallel to using smart design to expedite construction, our team knows where those opportunities are to go faster, and which hold points are crucial.

Having the confidence to innovate is crucial, but what’s clear above all else is the need for strong project cultures – where challenge is encouraged, to unlock those opportunities to accelerate.

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Tracey Ryan, Aurecon
Tracey Ryan

Chief Executive – New Zealand

Ian Sloane
Ian Sloane

Market Director – New Zealand

Gordon Wemyss, Aurecon
Gordon Wemyss

Client Director – New Zealand

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