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ABOUT OMEGA CENTRE

Based at the Bartlett School of Planning (BSP) at University College London
(UCL), The OMEGA Centre for Mega Infrastructure and Development comprises a
small team of Research Associates supported by an international network of
partner academics, researchers and professionals engaged in various aspects of
the planning, appraisal and delivery of mega projects world-wide. Formerly known
as a Centre for Mega Projects in Transport and Development, the scope of the
centre was expanded, after the completion of the OMEGA 3 Project, to include
infrastructure projects in general. The centre moved beyond land-based transport
infrastructure projects (or rather programmes of projects) but is still focusing
on projects  costing in excess of US$ 1 billion (at 1990 prices) frequently with
political high profile and perceived as critical to the success of major urban,
metropolitan, regional and/or national and trans-national development.

About OMEGA Centre




OUR RESEARCH



OUR NEW JOURNAL

The work at OMEGA led to the development of the Journal of Mega Infrastructure &
Sustainable Development that provides a platform to critically examine the
theory and practice of international mega infrastructure development
holistically in different contexts. It explores the complexities, risks,
opportunities and uncertainties entailed in decision-making and governance of
large-scale infrastructure plans, programmes and projects, the lessons they
offer for the future, and their potential to promote and deliver more
sustainable development.



RESEARCH AT OMEGA CENTRE

The Centre was set-up with funding from the Volvo Research & Education
Foundations (VREF) in 2005 and has since focused especially on the challenges of
megaprojects and associated urban, regional, national and trans-national
development investments with a view to systematically examining how ‘fit for
purpose’ they are in face of challenges of the 21st century. The overriding
mission of the Centre is to help establish generically what determines the
‘success’ of such investments, especially in terms of how resilient they are in
addressing the complexities, uncertainties, risks and opportunities of
decision-making they encounter both within projects/programmes to them in the
environments that provide their decision-making contexts.

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RESEARCH PROJECT EXAMPLE



OMEGA 2 PROJECT

The overarching research question posed by the OMEGA 2 Project was: what
constitutes a successful mega transport project (MTP) in light of the aims of
such projects and the anticipated sustainable development challenges presented
by the 21st Century?

This investigation went well beyond the conventional project management delivery
concerns of completing such projects ‘on time’, ‘on budget’ and ‘within
prescribed specifications’ (often referred to as ‘Iron Triangle’ considerations
of project management) important though these remain. The research was based on
an international collaboration of 30 selected MTPs costing in excess of US 1
billion (at 1999 rates) and completed post-1990 in Europe, USA, Australia and
the Asia-Pacific region.

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ILLUSTRATIVE ISSUES ADDRESSED BY THE OMEGA 2 PROJECT

Average cost-overrun
22%
Completion on time/within one year delay
50%
Delivery of original objectives
50%
Delivery of revised objectives
75%

30

Mega Transport Projects

30,000,000

Research Funding: 2006-2012 (SEK)

10

Partner Institutions (9 at Project Completion)

138,900,000,000

Total Value of Projects Reviewed (USD)





QUOTES ABOUT THE CENTRE



> The OMEGA Centre is a global Centre of Excellence funded by the Volvo Research
> and Education Foundations (VREF). Working with partner universities across the
> world, the centre’s research focuses on achieving a better understanding of
> decision-making in the planning, appraisal and delivery of Mega Transport
> Projects (MTPs), based on thirty international case studies.
> 
> 
> FROM VREF





> OMEGA has inspired me throughout the course of studies. Working closely with
> the leading researchers in the field of Mega Infrastructure and Development
> helped me explore new avenues of research and develop new skills in planning
> and managing such projects.
> 
> 
> FROM MSC MIPAD STUDENT





> Department for Transport, UK, appreciates OMEGA's input to the consultation
> process initiated by the DfT. The Consultation Paper titled: Appraisal and
> Modelling Strategy: Informing Future Investment Decisions has been found
> useful and informative.
> 
> 
> FROM DFT, UK








RESEARCH REPORTS AND PAPERS



OMEGA 1 PROJECT

An Interdisciplinary Study of the Treatment of Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity
in Decision Making for the Planning & Appraisal of Major Projects/

OMEGA 2 PROJECT

Mega projects and mega risks: Lessons for Decision-makers through a Comparative
Analysis of Selected Large-scale Transport Infrastructure Projects in Europe,
USA and Asia Pacific

OMEGA 3 PROJECT

Study of Incorporation of Social and Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable
Development in the Appraisal of Major Infrastructure Projects.

OMEGA 4 PROJECT

Curriculum Design and Development Study of the UCL MSc Programme in Mega
Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Delivery (MIPAD) of the Bartlett School
of Planning

OMEGA 5 & 6 PROJECTS

Curriculum Design and Development Study of Executive Short Programmes

OMEGA 7 PROJECT

Investigation into Development of Framework for Identification and Appraisal of
Infrastructure Interdependencies with Application to Critical UK Infrastructure.

OMEGA 9 PROJECT

Preparation of Guidelines for the Operationalization of Policy-Led
Multi-Criteria Analysis (PLMCA) for the appraisal of mega transport projects

OMEGA 10 PROJECT

The Development of a Policy-Led Multi-Criteria Analysis (PLMCA) framework and
attendant processes to facilitate more holistic and transparent approaches to
the planning and appraisal of mega infrastructure gateway projects in major
European seaport cities

OMEGA 11 PROJECT

Preparation Study of OMEGA Handbook on Decision-Making for the Planning and
Appraisal of Mega Transport Projects with Supporting Social Media Networks

A selection of key findings from a five-year research project of Decision-Making
in the Planning, Appraisal and Delivery of Mega Transport Projects (MTPs):
Lessons for Decision-makers (OMEGA 2 Project) is presented in this executive
summary.


MOST POPULAR DOWNLOADS

OMEGA 2: Executive Summary10.44 MB


CONSULTANCY REPORTS



OMEGA 8 PROJECT

Scoping Study on the Applicability of Multi Criteria Analysis in the Appraisal
of EIB Urban Projects

OMEGA 12 AND 13 PROJECT

Development of MCA Methodology for European Investment Bank. Multi-Criteria
Analysis Methodology for Project Appraisal in the Regional and Urban Development
Division of EIB

OMEGA 14 PROJECT

Assistance in Preparation of Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Strategy &
Elaboration of Prioritisation Criteria Ministry for European Affairs and
Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto, Government of Malta

OMEGA 15 PROJECT

MEAM Heritage Project

OMEGA 16 PROJECT

Assistance in Preparation of E-Schools Major Project for Government of Croatia

Advisory Services and Capacity Building in Strategic Infrastructure Investment
and Project Appraisal (see Consultancy Page for additional information).


CONSULTANCY BROCHURE

Consultancy Brochure7.43 MB



NEWS AND MEDIA




‘REGULATION FOR THE FUTURE: FOR POLICY AND REGULATION IN UTILITIES’ PUBLISHED BY
SUSTAINABILITY FIRST, PRODUCED BY OMEGA ASSOCIATE.




April 6, 2021

In March 2021, the UK think-tank Sustainability First published a report
‘Regulation for the Future: for Policy and Regulation in Utilities’, produced by
OMEGA Centre Associate Dr. Martin Hurst.

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CENTRE DIRECTOR AWARDED FELLOWSHIP OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

April 06, 2021

Congratulations to Professor Harry Dimitriou, Director of the OMEGA Centre, who
has been appointed as a Fellow of the National Academy of Social Sciences.

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PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT FUND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FACILITY

April 06, 2021

Brian Field, a Senior Research Fellow in the Omega Centre and Visiting Professor
at the Bartlett School of Planning, has recently been invited to join the
Advisory Council of the International Municipal Investment Fund Technical
Assistance Facility, part of the United Nations Capital Development Fund.

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OMEGA CENTRE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN PROPOSED G20 TASK FORCE INITIATIVE ON
DEVELOPING FEDERATED DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE PLATFORMS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

April 02, 2021

The Centre has received an invitation for OMEGA to participate in a proposed G20
Task Force initiative to prepare a Policy Brief for G20 consideration, on
developing federated digital knowledge platforms for infrastructure development.
Further details are being finalised.

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UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT PREPARATION AND INVESTMENT
FACILITY

April 02, 2021

Brian Field, a Senior Research Fellow in the Omega Centre and Visiting Professor
at the Bartlett School of Planning, has recently become involved in a proposed
initiative for a new UN Sustainable Infrastructure Project Preparation and
Investment Facility.

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OMEGA CENTRE CONSULTANTS IN NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY
SERVICE

February 10, 2020

OMEGA Centre Consultants have recently announced a tie up with Agilia
Infrastructure Partners to provide a ‘boutique’ major infrastructure advisory
service.

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STUDY WITH US



MPHIL/PHD PLANNING STUDIES

THE MPHIL/PHD IN PLANNING STUDIES IS DESIGNED FOR GRADUATES OF ANY DISCIPLINE
WHO WISH TO MAKE A CAREER IN PLANNING OR IN RELATED FIELDS IN TEACHING OR
RESEARCH.

The school is internationally distinguished within the planning field and offers
a unique hands-on learning environment for students, involving interaction with
some of the leading urban planning academics and practitioners, through close
supervision, creative project work and teaching innovation. A PhD is awarded for
the most advanced level of study available. It shows the ability to devise and
carry out a programme of research with originality and critical judgement. The
final product is a thesis of 100,000 words, and an oral examination of the
thesis.

MSC INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT

GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE WELL PLACED TO HELP CREATE MORE HOLISTIC,
ROBUST AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT OUTCOMES.

The MSc Programme in Mega Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Delivery is a
one-year full-time or two-to five-year modular/flexible international programme
which has been designed to equip students with the multidisciplinary competences
required to plan,  appraise and deliver large-scale and complex infrastructure
programmes and projects fit for the multiple challenges of the 21st Century. The
MSc programme benefits from the findings of research conducted by the OMEGA
Centre, also located in the Bartlett School of Planning at UCL, which has
recently conducted case studies in decision-making in mega project developments
in ten economies in Asia and the Pacific, Europe and North America.


MPhil/PhD Planning Studies

MSc IPAD Course


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