The World Expert in Metro Construction
Professor Bent Flyvbjerg wholeheartedly supports Manuel Melis in his ability to defy the 'Flyvbjerg Iron Law of Mega Projects'—the tendency for projects to exceed budget and timeline. In fact, Flyvbjerg includes lectures on Melis' techniques as part of his course at Oxford University. Prof. Flyvbjerg expressed to Metro Dublin that he firmly believes World Bank loans for large infrastructure projects should only be granted under the condition that Pro. Melis' construction, procurement, and implementation methods are utilised.
In September 2018, with the kind assistance of the late Senator Feargal Quinn, Prof. Melis accompanied us in a meeting with Minister for Transport Shane Ross. During the meeting, Prof. Melis eloquently presented the feasibility of his methods, demonstrating how they can be successfully implemented in Dublin.
By following the advice of Professor Manuel Melis Maynars, we can replicate the successful delivery of the metro system with similar timelines, costs, and effective risk management as achieved in Madrid. Melis accomplished his remarkable procurement and implementation strategy not by reducing labor and material costs, but by redefining the parameters within contracts, a concept easily adaptable to standard Irish contracts. This approach ensured the highest safety standards, accelerated completion, effective risk management, and eliminated the need for litigation. Melis's focus on solutions rather than problems allowed for the simultaneous completion of multiple lines within a three-year timeframe, resulting in substantial reductions in machinery costs, disruptions, overhead expenses, and more.
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