Output & Performance-Based Contracts for Preserving Road Assets Executive Seminar

The International Road Federation (IRF) “Output & Performance-Based Contracts for Preserving Road Assets” Executive Seminar (PBC26) in Washington, D.C. is an intensive, high-level programme designed to help infrastructure leaders transition from traditional input-based contracting to results-driven asset management strategies.

Delivered over a multi-day format combining expert-led sessions and technical field visits, the course explores how performance-based contracts (PBCs) align contractor incentives with long-term road condition outcomes, improving efficiency, cost control, and network resilience. Participants gain practical insights into developing business cases, defining and measuring risk, structuring contracts, and managing client-contractor relationships, supported by global case studies and best-practice frameworks from organisations such as the World Bank.

Beyond theory, the seminar places strong emphasis on real-world implementation, exposing delegates to proven models for road maintenance and delivery across different regions, while addressing common challenges faced by highway agencies in both developed and emerging markets.

With a focus on sustainability, financing, and lifecycle performance, the programme is particularly relevant for senior executives, engineers, contractors, and policymakers seeking to modernise procurement strategies and unlock greater value from infrastructure investments, culminating in recognised IRF certification and enhanced professional capability.