Briefing: Affirming alliancing procurement for Christchurch rebuild, New Zealand

Following £20 billion of earthquake damage in 2010 and 2011, rebuilding of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure in Christchurch, New Zealand, is being carried out by an alliance called the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (Scirt). This paper aims to demonstrate that alliancing, as an unconventional procurement option locally, provides the best value and possibly the only feasible solution, given the local market conditions.