Construction contracting in theory and practice: a case study
Language: English Series: Construction Management & Economics ; 9(3) June 1991, 247-263(9)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: Argues that research in the area of alternative contracting methods has tended to analyse the problem at one remove by ignoring the reality of construction project management and the factors that commonly influence behaviour on a construction project. Evidence is presented from a case study of a management contract to demonstrate how the motives or aims that each party to the contract brings to the relationship and the ability they have to influence successfully the decision and actions taken can have a substantial effect upon the cause of events. It concludes that any assessment of the efficiency of various types of delivery system ought to take into account the factors that are likely to influence the operation of those systems in practice. References. (Based on journal abstract)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44596 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 47936-1001 |
Argues that research in the area of alternative contracting methods has tended to analyse the problem at one remove by ignoring the reality of construction project management and the factors that commonly influence behaviour on a construction project. Evidence is presented from a case study of a management contract to demonstrate how the motives or aims that each party to the contract brings to the relationship and the ability they have to influence successfully the decision and actions taken can have a substantial effect upon the cause of events. It concludes that any assessment of the efficiency of various types of delivery system ought to take into account the factors that are likely to influence the operation of those systems in practice. References. (Based on journal abstract)