VALUE MAPPING FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: MAPPING PROJECT OUTCOMES TO CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
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1 VALUE MAPPING FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: MAPPING PROJECT OUTCOMES TO CORPORATE OBJECTIVES Judy Kraatz CRC Construction Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Australia Professor Stephen Kajewski and Dr Karen Manley Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Australia and Current research, in conjunction with the Cooperative Research Centre for Construction Innovation (Australia), is investigating the role of greater corporate responsibility in the provision of urban infrastructure projects. This paper reports on doctoral research which is enabling project teams to better identify and align project objectives with corporate objectives, thus assisting in managing future risk and possible ecological and social harm. The research methodology in use is based on Checkland s soft system methodology, engaging in action-research with Brisbane City Council (Australia) on three case study projects. Key findings of the collaborative case studies include: Linking project objectives to corporate objectives provides greater decision-making transparency; increased rigor in establishing objectives; and greater awareness of project opportunities. Using an iterative process to identify the project s stakeholder footprint and accountabilities, at the pre-feasibility phase, can better inform the subsequent project phases. Developing project indicators, measureables and targets, linked to corporate objectives can enhance decision-making transparency and communication. KEYWORDS: corporate responsibility, value mapping, major economic infrastructure projects, construction innovation INTRODUCTION The aim of this current doctoral research is to develop a value mapping framework for major economic infrastructure projects for the Australian public sector. This will assist those delivering such projects to better identify and align project objectives with stated corporate objectives, values and outcomes, and to assist in managing medium to long term risk and minimise possible ecological and social harm. A review of literature relevant to this paper has been previously published (Kraatz, Kajewski and Manley 2008, pp.4-5). Key outcomes of this research include the development of a framework which provides enhanced understanding of project accountabilities and the project s stakeholder footprint; greater decision-making transparency; increased rigor in establishing and tracking project objectives; and increased awareness of project opportunities beyond the traditional scope of the project s budget and contractual arrangements.
2 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 2 THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This academic basis for this research derives from the fields of both corporate responsibility and lean thinking. The value maps which are the outcome of this research integrate tools from both areas, into a single framework appropriate for application in the construction sector. This value-mapping framework addresses issues related to value as expressed by Emmitt et al (2005, p.59). The authors provide a clear distinction between the differing types of value, and how it can be interpreted by different players in different situations. The distinction between client values as the focus and end goal of our efforts and internal values of the delivery team is made... The external value is separated into (i) process value and (ii) product value. Process value is about giving our customers the best experience during the design and construction of the project. It comprises: Soft values such as work ethics, communication, conflict solving etc. between the client and the delivery team. Hard values such as the delivery teams ability to keep agreed time limits, cost estimates, quality of the product and workers safety etc. An understanding of this interpretation of value is an important basis for implementing this framework. The research methodology underpinning this work is based on Checkland s soft system methodology (SSM) (1984, 2000). The approach adopted involves engaging in an actionresearch based relationship with an Australian public sector agency on selected major economic infrastructure case study projects. Checkland s SSM research cycle was used as the basis for identifying a real world problem (i.e. how to track project deliverables back to corporate objectives) and then progressing through a series of structured steps, involving engagement and evaluation in a real world context. In this context, three practice-based case studies have been undertaken, by way of exploration, testing and implementation of the value mapping framework. Dul and Hak (2008, p.23) discuss the distinctive role of practice-based case studies as those which describe the design, implementation and/or evaluation of some intervention, or illustrate the usefulness of a theory or approach to a specific company or situation. Although such studies might make use of theories or theoretical notions, their aim is not to contribute to the development of those theories. We use the label "practice-oriented" for this category of case studies. The exploratory case study, the Eleanor Schonell Bridge, Brisbane, Australia (Case 1), was part of the initial action-planning phase, in which the conceptual model for both the process maps and the value mapping framework was developed. The test case study, the Hale Street Link, Brisbane, Australia (Case 2), was the initial action-taking phase wherein the draft models were applied to a real-life situation to test the framework. The final implementation case study, the Northern Link, Brisbane, Australia (Case 3), then enabled the learnings the both these case studies to be applied as part of a second round of action-taking, prior to a final evaluation of the framework wherein key findings and learnings will be considered. Final evaluation will be undertaken based on reflections by the researcher; formal feedback from those involved in the collaboration, and through discussions with other agencies as the applicability of the framework to their program/sector. Figure 1 illustrates how the SSM has been adapted for the purposes of this research.
3 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 3 Figure 1 - Value mapping framework development cycle (Adapted from Checkland 2000, p.s16) Prior to detailed work on the three case studies it was necessary to study the corporate context in which the case study projects were being delivered. This was needed to develop an understanding of the corporate responsibilities and values that guide decision-making, and the linkages between the corporate structure and the sub-agency delivering the infrastructure projects. The project proponent for each of these projects was the Major Infrastructure Projects Office (MIPO) of Brisbane City Council (BCC), Australia. The highest level of corporate objectives within this agency are the eight themes of the Living in Brisbane 2026 (LiB2026) statement. These themes are Accessible City, Active and Healthy City, Subtropical City, City of Inclusive communities, Clean and Green City, Creative City, Regional and World City and Smart and Prosperous City. These themes are accompanied by a set of seven Values and Behaviours which form a part of BCC s operational and ethical guidelines, and twenty city-wide outcomes which are used to guide policy and decision-making, and measure performance and outcomes. These three elements, the themes, values and outcomes, are developed through a rigorous process of community and organisational consultation, and form a valid basis upon which to develop and implement the value-mapping framework. MIPO then has a formalised work breakdown structure which provides definition around the actual delivery of projects within this broader corporate context. The Case Studies
4 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 4 Case 1 was undertaken in November and December The Eleanor Schonell Bridge is a cable-stay bridge spanning 390 metres, serving bus, pedestrian and cycle traffic. It was completed in January 2007 for a total project cost of AUS$57million, and was delivered via a modified design and construct contract. The research objectives of this case study were three-fold: 1) to test and consolidate the proposed research direction. 2) to understand the delivery of a major project in this public sector agency, and map these processes. 3) to develop the draft project-specific value maps for further testing. A review of this project enabled the researcher to identify what gaps, if any, existed in the process of linking project and corporate objectives and outcomes. This work included interviews with eighteen project team members and a review of project documentation from the pre-feasibility, detailed feasibility and implementation phases. The case study provided a well documented opportunity to build a series of process maps which represent a high level overview of project decision-making for that project. A key outcome of this case study was that it revealed little in the way of formal, documented linkages between corporate objectives and project outcomes, throughout the planning and procurement process, and that decision-making in the pre-feasibility phase of the project in this regard, was largely intuitive and informal. The second case study was undertaken between June and December 2007, once the draft framework and method had been established and verified. The Hale Street Link project will be a 60km/hr, four-lane tolled cross-river bridge and is currently due for completion in The project budget is AUS $250million and it is being delivered by an alliance contract. The research objectives of this case study were to test: 1) the applicability of the generic process mapping process developed on the pilot case study. 2) the practicality and applicability of the draft value mapping process on a current project. Five interviews were conducted with three project team members from mid to late A workshop engaging with a broader cross-section of team members was scheduled but cancelled due to conflicting project team commitments and uncertainty on behalf of the researcher as to the value to all of such a workshop. Case 2 confirmed the relevance and applicability of the proposed framework, but demonstrated the difficulties in implementing such a framework once the project has progressed to the implementation phase, when the project team was focused on project delivery rather than project strategy. The indicator set being focused on by team members was that negotiated and committed to by the Alliance team. Revisiting past processes (i.e. development of project objectives, accountabilities and stakeholder foot-printing) provided no value add to the project team retrospectively. Despite these difficulties, project team members expressed a high level of satisfaction with the intent of the framework, and an interest in the application of this framework on future projects. Collaboration on Case 3 also commenced in July 2007 and is continuing. The Northern Link project is currently in detailed feasibility stage with completion scheduled for It has a project budget of AUS$2billion and options for delivery are still under consideration. The proposed project is an electronically tolled vehicle tunnel extending six kilometers from the inner western suburbs of Brisbane to the inner city providing a missing link in a CBD bypass for both freight and passenger vehicles. The project had just commenced detailed feasibility work when the first interview was held between project staff and the researcher. Senior project team members recognised the value of implementing the framework in terms of
5 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 5 current activities, and readily agreed to the collaboration. This enabled the researcher to work in conjunction with fourteen key project team members over an intensive period of two months to refine the framework in an implementation environment. THE VALUE MAPPING FRAMEWORK Prior to work on this framework proper, an understanding of the processes involved in delivering projects within the agency was required. This initial mapping required a helicopter view of the key processes involved in the delivery of the project, so that a set of key decision points can be determined for the implementation of the value mapping framework. The value mapping framework itself, is where accountabilities, stakeholders, indicators and measurables are determined so that performance can be monitored on a selected project, and reported on against corporate objectives, throughout the planning and procurement process. Process Mapping The methodological foundations for the process mapping are drawn from the lean manufacturing methodology developed in the vehicle manufacturing sector in the early to mid 1990 s (Jones and Womack 2002, Rother and Shook 2003). These principals were later adopted by proponents of lean construction such as Bertlesen and Koskela (2004). Klotz et al (2007) have recently developed the lean concept into their lean and green protocol wherein they track the development of this protocol from the initial lean manufacturing process, through to current day, with a priority on an expanded set of values and the sustainability agenda. This current value mapping research thus adopts this proven strategy to map an overview of the decision-making processes on major economic infrastructure projects, in order to establish the key intervention points for monitoring performance to indicators aligned to established corporate objectives. Value Mapping Two key elements of corporate responsibility, as developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are integral to the value mapping framework under development. These are (i) enhanced accountability and (ii) stakeholder foot-printing. Engen and DiPiazza (2005) discuss the relationship between business, accountability and sustainability, including the need to build awareness of the spheres of influence of corporations, and better understanding the nature of corporate accountability. Holme and Watts (2000) introduce their stakeholder foot-printing tool and suggest that corporations need to better recognise and understand their engagement with external stakeholders. Emmitt et al (2005) further highlight the need to better understand these needs and drivers, based on the premise that stakeholders all have a different set of values and interests in the project. When we know that the perception of value is subjective and individual, and that it changes over time, how do we map the values and satisfy all the stakeholders? (Emmitt 2005, p.59) The value mapping framework draws upon this background and proposes a series of activities to capture these elements of corporate responsibility for infrastructure projects. Activities undertaken includes the identification of objectives for the project; the establishment of accountabilities and stakeholders for each objective; using an organisation s stated corporate objectives and outcomes, to establish a set of project-based indicators; the establishment of measurables and targets for these indicators; and the review, monitoring and
6 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 6 reporting on of indicators at key project decision points to assure on-going alignment. This process is outlines in Figure 2. Figure 2 - Value mapping process Thus, the value mapping framework as developed consists of a series of five spreadsheets, linked to each of the five stages of implementation, including (i) the Project Objectives worksheet; (ii) the Accountability Map; (iii) the Stakeholder Footprint; (iv) the Indicators Matrix and (v) the Value Map. Case 3 Value Mapping Knowledge and information relevant to the development of the value maps for the final implementation project (Case 3) was gained from a number of sources including outcomes of the two previous case studies; a review of project documentation by the researcher; semistructured interviews between the researcher and project team members; a project team workshop including the researcher; direct input by project team members, and from academic and technical literature. Establishing the draft project objectives The first step was to establish a set of objectives aligned to the corporate objectives and values, which could be effectively tracked throughout the life of the project. A key issue
7 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 7 identified in Case 1 was the number of differing sets of project objectives discovered, attributable to differing purposes, for differing stages of planning and procurement. Despite this complexity, it was not until detailed feasibility work began that any formal alignment was made between the corporate objectives and project objectives. For Case 3, strategic project objectives were identified in addition to the corporate objectives previously detailed. These included: service level requirements as detailed in the TransApex Pre-feasibility Report (2005) five primary project objectives listed in the Initial Advice Statement to the State Government in mid 2007 three strategic objectives in the Preliminary Assessment Report (2007) four strategic project objectives developed in project team workshops in September 2007 All of these were developed with specific intent, and are strategic in nature. The value mapping process however requires a set of objectives, which align with pre-determined corporate objectives, for which specific measurables and targets can be established, and which would remain relevant for subsequent review, measurement and reporting through to project completion. Thus, an initial set of project objectives were developed which recognizes a hierarchy of objectives from corporate to strategic to project. The draft set for value mapping was thus based on the above, along with knowledge and information gained from a variety of other sources (i.e. previous projects, technical experts and academic literature). These were then developed and verified in interviews and a workshop with project team members. Establishing accountabilities The accountability mapping methodology used derives from World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) tools, including (i) the accountability mapping tool presented by Engen and DiPiazza (2005, p.9); and (ii) the stakeholder foot-printing tool as presented by Holmes and Watt (2000, p.6). The first tool asks the questions: 1. Who is accountable? 2. For what? 3. To whom? 4. Through what mechanisms? 5. With what outcomes? (Engen and DiPiazza 2005, p.6) Engen and DiPiazza (2005, p.8) also present the spheres of influence proposition, which expands upon the above question of accountable to whom through requiring businesses to think outside their traditional mindsets when considering the impacts of their decisions. For Case 3, accountability data relevant to the project objectives was discussed by the researcher at an early interview with two project team members. Further development of this map was undertaken by the project team members independent of the researcher. In its final form, this map will be cross-referenced to the actions identified against the indicators in the final value map. Additionally, the stakeholder footprint was used to clarify accountabilities and responsibilities by mapping the draft project objectives to a generic set of possible stakeholders. Through this process, project team members are stimulated to consider a broader set of stakeholders than may otherwise be the case; and a transparent and trackable map of stakeholders is developed. The final stakeholder foot-print worksheet can thus become a comprehensive listing of project stakeholders for each of the project specific objectives.
8 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 8 Consolidating the project objectives The draft project objectives for Case 3 were then reviewed and finalized with the project team members, in light of consideration of accountabilities and stakeholders. Table 1 - Case 3 Value Mapping Objectives Accessible City Improve cross city and orbital traffic flow Improve freight network efficiency Improve local traffic accessibility on the local road network. Improved opportunities for public transport service Maximise tunnel access without negative impacts on local network Provide opportunity to improve pedestrians/cycle accessibility Active & Healthy City Improve opportunities for pedestrian/cycle connectivity City Designed for Sub-tropical Living Maximise beneficial environmental outcomes Improve Brisbane's livability Provide opportunity to improve surface corridor to enhance sub-tropical local environment City of Inclusive Communities Effectively manage the impact on local community Provide a safe project in all project phases Provide effective stakeholder and community consultation Clean & Green City Provide best practice environmental outcomes. Minimise and manage of impacts of air pollutants Assist in the development of sustainable urban environment for inner western suburbs Creative City Provide high quality, innovative design solutions Regional & World City Deliver a legacy project as per project vision statement Contribute to the effectively servicing of high density urban development in Toowong and Milton Smart & Prosperous City Provide innovation in delivery Project affordability Economic growth and employment facilitated Establishing the project indicators For Case 3, both the project objectives (as aligned with the BCC corporate objectives or themes) and the twenty city-wide outcomes where then used to develop a set of project specific indicators. A matrix was established between the two, and primary and secondary linkages highlighted in collaboration with project staff. A total of fifty-four primary linkages were identified (i.e.3-4 per objective), with these becoming the key performance indicators. These were then transferred to the final value map from where measurables and targets were established. When operationalised, it is proposed that this process would be undertaken by a team representing both stakeholders and knowledge experts. Establishing the measurables and targets
9 CIB W065/055 Commissions: Transformation through Construction 9 These indicators were then used to establish a set of measurables and targets; identify associated tools to assist with their capture; and detail actions associated with their implementation for each of the project objectives established for Case 3. Measurables were formerly segregated into three categories including qualitative, quantitative (physical) and quantitative (monetised). Monetized and physical measurables are typically the most easily managed in the intense decision-making environment in the delivery of major economic infrastructure projects. The least easily managed is the qualitative aspects of projects, and whilst these cannot be conveniently measured, their impacts can be considerable in terms of both medium and long-term environmental and social outcomes. To disregard the latter thus increases the risk of future project failure (e.g. community dissatisfaction, environmental degradation). Initial input into this map was made by the researcher on the basis of documentation review, and data derived from the previous case studies. Further input was made by project team members. A final overlay of data was subsequently made by the researcher, drawing upon academic literature and industry knowledge on the monetization of some of the environmental and social indicators. Sources included: Sinha and Labi (2007): related to the measurement of indicators for visual impacts, energy intensity and impacts, land-use impacts and social/cultural impacts (with specific reference to environmental justice). Todd Litman (2007) reviews the costs and benefits of transportation, and how this can be applied in the planning process. The author provides monetised estimates of twenty costs for eleven travel modes under three travel conditions. Peter Bein (1997) reports on the monetisation of environmental impacts of roads and how this knowledge can be incorporated in the decision-making process. Against each indicator and measure, a project or corporate target was then identified, along with the option for a potential stretch target, which can be of value in terms of contractual performance. The setting of targets was a task for the project team to determine, based on expert knowledge and corporate intention. Monitor, review and report The final step in the framework is the on-going monitoring, reviewing and reporting on performance to these measurables. Key points for this activity will be identified in future research, which will provide input to the overview process map previously discussed. CONCLUSION Outcomes to date of this research and the associated collaboration, has been the development of a value-mapping framework which clearly links project objectives (via a set of projectbased indicators) to pre-existing corporate objectives, against which performance of Brisbane City Council, as an organization and a community agent is measured. This framework is currently being implemented in an on-going manner on Case 3, with the support of both project team members, and agency executive. Two areas of future research have been identified. The first is further research on enhancing engagement with non-contractual stakeholders over the long-term course of such projects, and the second is to further investigate the monetisation of qualitative indicators, without diminishing their intangible value.
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