Edinburgh trams: a case study of a complex project

John Lowe

Edinburgh trams: a case study of a complex project

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Abstract

The Edinburgh Tram project has proved to be politically contentious, complex, and problematical since preparatory work on services diversion commenced in 2007. The proposed network has been reduced to a single 18.5 km line linking Newhaven to Edinburgh Airport via Leith, Princes Street, Haymarket, Edinburgh Park and the Gyle. The main contract was let on a fixed price design and build basis to a consortium of Bilfinger Berger (civil engineering) works, Siemens (electrical) and CAF (tramcars). Work commenced in summer 2008. An earlier contract for the preparatory works and services diversions was carried out by Carillion. It appears likely that the project will not be completed before 2012 rather than the original target of 2011 and the budget cost of £545 million as included in the final business case appears likely to be exceeded.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 26th Annual ARCOM Conference 2010
Publisher	ARCOM
ISBN (Print)	9780955239045
Publication status	Published - 2010
Event	26th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference - Leeds, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Sep 2010 → 8 Sep 2010

Conference

Conference	26th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference
Abbreviated title	26th Annual ARCOM Conference
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Leeds
Period	6/09/10 → 8/09/10

Keywords

project management
trams
construction
game theory
dispute resolution

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Lowe, J (2010) ARCOM paper
Published by the Association of Researchers in Construction Management.
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