Building Services Procurement

ISBN-13: 9780415274777 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 288 str.

Paul Trowler; Christopher Marsh; C. Marsh

Opis

Procurers and contractors increasingly need practical guidance for the strategic procurement of building services. Clients seeking to improve the delivery performance of the construction industry are increasingly using alternative procurement arrangements. These modern arrangements attempt to deliver a more strategic approach to achieving value for money. Yet little thought is ever given to the strategic importance of building services.

Spis treści

1. Introduction. 2. Project Requirements. 3. Contract Strategy. 4. Project Modalities. 5. Developing a Strategy. 6. Quality. 7. Retrofitting and Maintenance. 8. Product Modalities. 9. The Supplying Market. 10. Forming the Team. 11. Engaging the Supply Chain. 12. Performance Modalities. 13. The Project Environment. 14. Design Roles and Responsibilities. 15. Tendering. 16. The Procurement Process.

O autorze

Christopher Marsh is an award winning author and regular contributor to leading building services magazines and academic journals. He brings a wealth of experience from industry and research to the text.