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035 _a(Sirsi) u130033
041 _aeng
100 _aGracia, Peter
245 _aPsst... don't tell the client
260 _c2005
490 _aConstruction Manager
_vJune 2005, 34-36(3)
520 _aDiscusses the possibility of the open-book accounting system (where contractors demonstrate the cost of providing works) being open to abuse. Gives some of the areas where contractors and clients could overlook a potential problem including supply chain anomalies where the company may deal with a matter outside the established cost reporting system and further difficulties which could occur with the actual definition of cost. With advice on how to deal with these problems such as the inclusion of a ceiling price on a job with an amount beyond which the client will make no further contribution.
590 _aIKA040705
690 _aConstruction management
_96230
700 _aRyder, Brett
942 _n0
999 _c75407
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