Governance models for sustainable urban construction logistics

Identifying Barriers to Collaboration

Although little research has been conducted on the governance of construction logistics, several authors have highlighted the fragmented nature of the construction industry and the importance of collaboration in urban construction logistics.

A literature review was conducted to identify barriers in collaboration within the field of urban construction logistics. These barriers create challenges in establishing more sustainable practices in urban areas. The research objective was to determine the drivers for collaborative governance needed to improve urban construction logistics.

Collaborative Governance Model

The methods for data collection included semi-structured interviews and a focus group. These methods helped to explore the challenges and opportunities for collaboration in urban construction logistics.

The collaborative governance model was applied as a strategy to overcome the barriers in collaboration and governance that were identified through the research. This model serves as a framework for addressing the challenges in coordination among stakeholders.

4 Key Drivers for Improvement

The key findings indicate that both formal and informal barriers hinder the governance of construction logistics. Based on the collaborative governance model, four key drivers were identified to improve collaborative governance in urban construction logistics.

Authors

• Marie Morel
• Susanne Balm
• Michael Berden
• Walther Ploos van Amstel