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035			_a(Sirsi) u113118
100			_aMcConnell, T.
245			_aNearly there
260			_c2001
490			_aConstruction Manager _vJune 2001, 26-27(2)
520			_aLooks 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
650			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING CONTRACT FORMS
650			_aMOVEMENT FOR INNOVATION
650			_aPARTNERING
650			_aVIRTUAL COMPANIES
690			_aProcurement _96260
942			_n0
999			_c67341 _d67341