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Which governs - the relationship or the contract?

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: COBRA ; 2006Publication details: London RICS 2006ISBN:
  • 9781842193074
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 692.8 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Looks at client's choices of contractual relations in the construction industry and examines the consequences of such choices. Considers whether the client's choice of contractual relationship is fit for purpose and examines the impact of this, with reference to a Hong Kong case study. Suggests that maintaining a high quality relationship as a strategic policy improves the quality and predictability of project performance and strengthens the contract.

Looks at client's choices of contractual relations in the construction industry and examines the consequences of such choices. Considers whether the client's choice of contractual relationship is fit for purpose and examines the impact of this, with reference to a Hong Kong case study. Suggests that maintaining a high quality relationship as a strategic policy improves the quality and predictability of project performance and strengthens the contract.