How do representations of public values emerge in the collaborative practices of public and private actors in infrastructure megaprojects like for example the Noord-Zuidlijn of Amsterdam?more
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The misinformation and uncertainty that contractors are confronted with when participating in the tendering of infrastructure projects often lead to sub-optimal deals both for asset owners and service providers. Can continuous information exchange, monitoring the process from start to end, and possibly dynamically adapting a contract lead to a more cooperative attitude of all involved, and eventually to a higher social welfare?more
Unprecedented and previously unimaginable infrastructures have emerged recently. They are not owned by governments or large businesses nor are they governed centrally and controlled top-down. Instead, individuals own and develop them.more
Road Roles is a role game that enables both sides, commissioners and operators, to explore innovative contracting. What are the consequences of giving contractors greater freedom?more
The goal of asset management for the Drinking Water division is to deliver drinking water (continuously and of appropriate quality) in the most cost-effective way (on the long term) while minimizing the environmental impact.more
Onder de naam D-INCERT (Dutch Innovation Centre for Electric Road Transport) hebben innovatieve bedrijven en kennisinstellingen, waaronder de universiteiten van Twente, Eindhoven en Delft een sterk kennisnetwerk neergezet en de afgelopen vier jaar samengewerkt aan meerdere resultaten.</p> <p>more
Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) is an in-vehicle system that supports the driver of a vehicle in complying with the local speed limit (In other words, that helps the driver to comply with the legal speed limit, or make sure the driver cannot drive faster than the speed limit).more
Different infrastructures have very distinct characteristics. The telecommunications sector is changing very rapidly. It responds quickly to the ever-changing demands of modern society. The energy sector, however, is much more inert. Despite these differences, all infrastructure sectors will have to be able to respond to changes while maximising efficiency and minimising cost.more
The aim of the research was to support the development of asset management analysis models and decision-making tools for the Drinking Water division of Waternet. Waternet is the only Dutch company that covers the complete water cycle and was formed in 2006 due to a merger of Amsterdam Water Supply and DWR (the executive part of the water board for Amsterdam and surroundings and the wastewater company of the city of Amsterdam).more