Design and build compared with traditional contracts
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 198(20) 24 November 1993, 34-35(2)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: Reviews the 17 reports on traditional contract arrangements published between 1944 and 1983, identifying the consistently repeated recommendations for change. Compares them with the performance of design and build contracts and concludes that there are only two arguments for retaining a traditional approach: maintenance of strong design control, and familiarity by both industry and professions.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS49736 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 72575-1001 |
Reviews the 17 reports on traditional contract arrangements published between 1944 and 1983, identifying the consistently repeated recommendations for change. Compares them with the performance of design and build contracts and concludes that there are only two arguments for retaining a traditional approach: maintenance of strong design control, and familiarity by both industry and professions.