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By Marten M. Hillen, Sicco C. Santema December 2013 Abstract SMART formulation is an essential aspect of the Best Value philosophy to demonstrate performance, evaluate proposals and is required for the continuous improvements within organizations. Based on an evaluation of projects that have...

By Syed Nihas, Kristen C. Barlish, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract The Indian construction industry has been characterized by poor performance. This paper analyzes the potential impact of the Indian culture on the poor performance.  If the culture is a...

By Allard Horstman, Wiebe Witteveen December 2013 Abstract One of the distinctive aspects of the Best Value approach compared to traditional approaches is the use of dominant information: simple, non-disputable information. It enables experts to explain complex situations to non-experts in a clear...

By Syed Nihas, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract In September of 2013 the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG) made its first entry into India to introduce the Best Value approach. The purpose of the entry was to identify if...

By Susan van Hes December 2013 Abstract Waterboard Noorderzijlvest has been searching for a way to realign their focus for a Fish Migration Facilities project in order to better meet program requirements. To achieve this goal, the Best Value method was identified as...

By Syed Nihas, Kristen C. Barlish, Jacob Kashiwagi, Dean T. Kashiwagi December 2013 Abstract The Indian construction industry has had poor performance delivering on time, with quality and within cost.  Project cost and time deviations have been documented at 25%.  The paper introduces...