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001			ABS68300
008			041015n2004 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u127719
100			_aNisbet, J.
245			_aConstruction procurement: a momentous change
260			_c2004
490			_aBuilding Economist _v September 2004, 4-8(5)
520			_aLooks at the government reform of the procurement system for construction. The reform involves the removal from the architect of the authority to certify and administer building contracts, making contractors responsible for design, construction and frequently maintenance and operation. It introduces a different criterion for the award of building contracts, amending the basis of payment and encouraging long term relationships between purchaser, contractor and the supply chain with fewer participants. Examines the principles involved in the reform and draws attention to some of the difficulties that may arise based upon the experience of traditional practice. Suggests the benefits of the reformed system have yet to be established. [Taken from journal abstract]
590			_aABS
590			_aABS
650			_aSUPPLY CHAIN
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
650			_aBUILDING CONTRACTORS
650			_aPURCHASERS
650			_aCERTIFICATION
690			_aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-PROCUREMENT, PARTNERING, TENDERING
942			_n0
999			_c118173 _d118173