Model CategoryAvailability-Based PPP
Payment MechanismAvailability Payments
Time HorizonMedium to Long-Term
Typical SectorsSocial Infrastructure
Strategic Applications
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
DBFM is commonly used in hospitals and medical campuses where clinical operations remain public while private partners maintain buildings and systems.
Educational & Civic Buildings
Schools, universities, courthouses, and administrative buildings benefit from DBFM structures that ensure long-term asset condition and predictable costs.
Project Suitability Analysis
DBFM models are ideal for assets where service delivery is sensitive and should remain public. They align lifecycle maintenance incentives without transferring operational control.
Risk Considerations & Scenarios
Main risks include long-term maintenance underperformance, lifecycle cost misestimation, and interface risk between operator and maintainer. These are mitigated through KPIs, availability deductions, and handback requirements.
Comparable & Alternative Models
DBFO · PFI · EPC + FM · BOT
This platform supports DBFM-based projects by aligning designers, financiers, and facility managers with public authorities under performance-driven maintenance contracts.