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Kreitl, G and Oberndorfer, W J (2004) Motives for acquisitions among engineering consulting firms. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 691-700.

Leung, M-Y, Chong, A, Ng, S T and Cheung, M C K (2004) Demystifying stakeholders' commitment and its impacts on construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 701-5.

Low, S P, Jiang, H and Leong, C H Y (2004) A comparative study of top British and Chinese international contractors in the global market. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 717-31.

Nordvik, V and Lisø, K R (2004) A primer on the building economics of climate change. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 765-75.

Poon, C S, Yu, A T W, Wong, S W and Cheung, E (2004) Management of construction waste in public housing projects in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 675-89.

Robinson, H S, Carrillo, P M, Anumba, C J and Al-Ghassani, A M (2004) Developing a business case for knowledge management: the IMPaKT approach. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 733-43.

Sumardi, R H and Anaman, K A (2004) Aggregate efficiency analysis of resource use and demand for labour by the construction industry in Brunei Darussalam. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 755-64.

Vazquez, F and Allen, S (2004) Private sector participation in the delivery of highway infrastructure in Central America and Mexico. Construction Management and Economics, 22(07), 745-54.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: integrated transport infrastructure; private sector participation; private finance; Central America
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619042000226298
  • Abstract:

    A case study of private sector involvement in the provision of a roadway infrastructure network reviewed negative experiences in Mexico between 1989 and 1995. The aim of this case study was to identify improvements that must be considered for successful private sector participation on future transport infrastructure projects. The recommendations presented were developed as a result of a review of research and practice in Mexico, and in both developed and developing countries around the world where the private sector has been involved in the delivery of highway infrastructure. Key findings relate to the need for integrated infrastructure planning; the bundling of concession projects and possible use of shadow tolls to make them attractive to the private sector; and, the implementation of more robust financial models in developing countries. These findings have a broader applicability than highways in Central America and may relate to a variety of projects in other developing countries.