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Series: Construction Manager ; June 2001, 26-27(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Looks at virtual companies, which are set up under a contract signed by the client and individuals seconded from partner companies for the duration of a single construction project allowing members of the project team to focus on the best interests of the project rather than those of the different employers. Although the initiative aims to break down the traditional animosity between consultants, contractors and suppliers by removing the hierarchy there are a number of potential difficulties including the increased costs associated with early involvement of the partners, the fact that all partners share in the total risk of the project and in maintaining relationships.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64102 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113118-1001 |
Looks at virtual companies, which are set up under a contract signed by the client and individuals seconded from partner companies for the duration of a single construction project allowing members of the project team to focus on the best interests of the project rather than those of the different employers. Although the initiative aims to break down the traditional animosity between consultants, contractors and suppliers by removing the hierarchy there are a number of potential difficulties including the increased costs associated with early involvement of the partners, the fact that all partners share in the total risk of the project and in maintaining relationships.