Prime contracting for contractors and sub-contractors

Knowles, R.

Prime contracting for contractors and sub-contractors - 2000 - Building Services & Environmental Engineer 24(2) October 2000, 8(1) .

In January 1997 government set up the initiative "Building down barriers" in an attempt to improve efficiency in the construction industry. A key aim was to encourage the development of a new approach to construction procurement called 'Prime contracting' based on supply-chain integration. This seeks to encourage long-term multi-project relationships based upon trust and co-operation. Describes the main features of prime contracting, expected benefits, its five key phases, and the practical implications.


PRIME CONTRACTING
PRIME CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
BUILDING DOWN BARRIERS
CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY