Under a PPP, the private sector partner can be responsible for the design and construction, long-term operations, maintenance and rehabilitation of the asset. This creates opportunities and incentives to integrate these functions to optimize performance and result in a lower overall risk-adjusted cost of delivering the project over its lifecycle. In addition to integrating design and construction to ensure efficient and timely completion, the private partner can also integrate design, engineering, and construction materials and techniques with the long-term performance requirements of a project.