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Review of performance measurement: implications for public–private partnerships

Junxiao Liu (School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia)
Peter E.D. Love (School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia)
Jim Smith (Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia)
Michael Regan (Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia)
Ekambaram Palaneeswaran (Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia)

Built Environment Project and Asset Management

ISSN: 2044-124X

Article publication date: 2 February 2015

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the normative literature in regard to public-private partnerships (PPPs) and their evaluations, and attempts to investigate whether the Performance Prism is a feasible framework for effective PPP performance measurement.

Design/methodology/approach

An in-depth and critical literature review is conducted in this study. Discussion concentrates on PPP features, performance measurement in PPPs, performance measurement in construction, and characteristics of the Performance Prism.

Findings

The Performance Prism exhibits a strong ability to capture the distinct features of PPP infrastructure projects and can be considered as a framework suitable for effective and efficient performance measurement.

Practical implications

It is essential that stakeholders have a feasible performance measurement framework to effectively measure performance as they embark on PPP infrastructure projects. This paper can be used as a theoretical base and conceptual framework capable of assisting in the design and selection of effective performance measures for PPPs.

Originality/value

Many governments across the world use PPPs to procure public assets owing to the scarce funds available for infrastructure development. Effective performance measurement is critical to the successful delivery of a PPP project. Conventional ex post evaluation that solely focuses on meeting budget and predetermined project duration is being widely used to measure PPPs in practice. PPPs are more complicated than traditional procurement due to their multiple stakeholder integrations and long-term processes. However, the research on effective PPP performance measurement is limited for addressing such vital issues, and this paper attempts to bridge this knowledge gap.

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Citation

Liu, J., Love, P.E.D., Smith, J., Regan, M. and Palaneeswaran, E. (2015), "Review of performance measurement: implications for public–private partnerships", Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 35-51. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-12-2013-0070

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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