A critical evaluation of the partnering concept part three partnering, a comparison with traditional and design-and-build contracts
Language: English Series: Building Engineer ; March 2006, 26-29(4)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Provides a comparative analysis of the partnering process with traditional and design-and-build contracts used by the UK construction industry. The data was primarily compiled from questionnaires, interviews and case studies. Concludes that partnering is an improved method of contracting when compared to that of the traditional method, but cannot by itself satisfy all the industry's requirements. Contains pie charts, together with tables listing the advantages and disadvantages of partnering.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132817 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132817-1001 |
Provides a comparative analysis of the partnering process with traditional and design-and-build contracts used by the UK construction industry. The data was primarily compiled from questionnaires, interviews and case studies. Concludes that partnering is an improved method of contracting when compared to that of the traditional method, but cannot by itself satisfy all the industry's requirements. Contains pie charts, together with tables listing the advantages and disadvantages of partnering.