The evolution of project alliancing in construction: insights from a two-decade bibliometric review

Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim and Kirsi Aaltonen

Construction Management and Economics, 2025, vol. 43, issue 12, 1022-1044

Abstract: Project alliancing has emerged as a transformative procurement strategy, fostering collaboration, risk-sharing, and innovation in construction. As the industry moves toward more integrated delivery models, understanding the evolving research landscape becomes essential. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 134 Scopus-indexed publications (1996–2025) to uncover key research trends, influential contributors, and thematic developments in project alliancing. Findings reveal six major research themes: strategic collaboration, relationship management, innovation and risk resilience, infrastructure procurement, lean construction, and organizational culture. Australia leads in research output, with increasing contributions from Finland, the UK, and Malaysia. Over time, the focus has shifted from broad alliance principles to specialized areas such as incentive structures, digital integration, sustainability-driven procurement, and collaborative-driven governance. Despite growing global interest, gaps remain in alliance organizational culture and capability building, contractual governance, and sustainability integration. This study provides a research roadmap, guiding future studies and industry adoption of project alliancing for improved collaboration and efficiency.

Date: 2025
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