000			01202cab a2200205 4500
001			ABS43898
008			090401t1990 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u44180
041			_aeng
100			_aBetts, M.
245			_aMethods and data used by large building contractors in preparing tenders
260			_c1990
350			_a0
490			_aConstruction Management & Economics _v1990, 8, 399-414(16)
520			_aThe submission of lump sum competitive tenders is common practice among contractors in the UK. Most tenders are based on a detailed analysis of project details and costs which takes a considerable amount of time and involves considerable resources. This paper presents a documentation of the methods of preparing tenders by the larger contractors in the form of a model showing the interrelationships between tasks and all items of data that are used in the process. Data to be potentially used in the tendering process is defined and gives a better opportunity for the more effective use of information systems , thus improving efficiency.
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
942			_n0
948			_c04/03/1997
999			_c28165 _d28165