Prime contracting for contractors and sub-contractors
Series: Building Services & Environmental Engineer ; 24(2) October 2000, 8(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS62962 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 108984-1001 |
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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.