Megaprojects are among the most complex and challenging of society’s undertakings. Each is grand is scope and due to the scale, none are ever built twice.

Although they leverage the resources and political will of a nation, most encounter cost and schedule overruns, damaging reputations and souring public support.

For the 100th episode of Engineering Matters we bring you this three-part special looking at the delivery of a megaproject.

In this first episode, we look at everything that goes in to such a project before it ever breaks ground: demonstrating value and securing funding; the building blocks of sound engineering; the process for political approval; and robust programme management.

For the second episode, click here.

For the third episode, click here.

Guests

David Donald, Divisional Director – Bridges, Mott MacDonald

Samer Alli, Project Director – Transportation, Mott MacDonald

Mark Leggett, Key Account Leader – HS2, Mott MacDonald

Michael Savill, Practice Leader for Tunnelling – UK and Europe, Mott MacDonald

Resources

New Dimensions to Delivery is a report from April 2020 that looks at the role The role of collaboration and technology in improving asset delivery and the performance of infrastructure in use.

Partner

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Its purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything they do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming their clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

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