Phase 1-Second Avenue Subway Project, New York: Light at the End of the Tunnel: Delivering a Mega Project on Schedule While Maintaining Budget

摘要

Phase 1 of the Second Avenue Subway is a $4.5 billion project which opened on schedule for revenue service on January 1, 2017. To complete the project on schedule while maintaining the budget was only achieved by utilizing different strategies with all parties working together to make it happen-owner, designer, construction manager, and contractors. This paper will discuss the design, planning, and then execution of completing such a complex mega project on schedule while maintaining budget. It will cover strategies that were used by the owner, designer and contractors to improve coordination amongst team members, which streamlined review processes, and removed obstacles to complete the project.