CHALLENGES TO THE ADOPTION OF BOT CONTRACTS SYSTEM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the obstacles to the use of BOT contract systems for the construction of infrastructure projects in Jordan. This is achieved by adopting a professional empirical questionnaire. The respondents were asked to rank their perceptions of the obstacles to the implementation of the BOT contracts systems by specialists in the field of construction. According to the study, the main obstacles, as groups to the adoption of the BOT contract system are legal, economic, technical, political, social, and environmental groups. As far as the obstacles are concern, the most significant are regulations and changes of law, delays in permits and approvals, shortage of experts in BOT projects, stakeholders – conflict of interest, and regulatory framework – weak/poor. The study recommends that it is necessary to investigate this idea by utilizing appropriate policy initiatives, appropriate procedures, and government support to enhance the proper implementation of the BOT contracts in construction projects in Jordan.