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100 _aKnowles, R.
245 _aPrime contracting for contractors and sub-contractors
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490 _aBuilding Services & Environmental Engineer
_v24(2) October 2000, 8(1)
520 _aIn 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.
590 _aABS
650 _aPRIME CONTRACTING
650 _aPRIME CONTRACT PROCUREMENT
650 _aBUILDING DOWN BARRIERS
650 _aCONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT
650 _aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
690 _aProcurement
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