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Quality management systems and contractual arrangements in construction: some organisational implications

By: Language: English Series: Cost Engineer ; 30(1) January 1992, 4-7(4)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Contractual methods have changed and diversified over the years as traditional means are increasingly less able to satisfy modern requirements. This article lists shortfalls in the traditional approach and examines the way in which quality management systems and alternative procurement arrangements have arisen to overcome them.

Contractual methods have changed and diversified over the years as traditional means are increasingly less able to satisfy modern requirements. This article lists shortfalls in the traditional approach and examines the way in which quality management systems and alternative procurement arrangements have arisen to overcome them.