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Management of procurement

Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Thomas Telford Construction Management SeriesPublication details: London Thomas Telford 2003Description: xix, 260p. 24cmISBN:
  • 0727732218
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 658.99
Summary: Aimed at both practitioners and academics, this text explains the theory and practice of procurement and offers guidance on how the process of procurement should be undertaken. Looks at: the role of procurement in the construction industry; various contract issues and strategies; procuring the services of a project manager; effective partnering; joint ventures; procurement strategies for privately financed projects; framework agreements; innovative procurement methods; procurement through programme management; and future trends.

Aimed at both practitioners and academics, this text explains the theory and practice of procurement and offers guidance on how the process of procurement should be undertaken. Looks at: the role of procurement in the construction industry; various contract issues and strategies; procuring the services of a project manager; effective partnering; joint ventures; procurement strategies for privately financed projects; framework agreements; innovative procurement methods; procurement through programme management; and future trends.