Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement

ISBN-13: 9780419247609 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 750 str.

Stephen O. Ogunlana

Opis

What are the implications of the changing culture of the construction industry for procurement? The concepts of partnering, collaboration and mutual benefit are increasingly important and represent a positive move away from the past when disputes and their avoidance were such key issues in procurement. This book is a compilation of papers presented at the CIB W92 Symposium held in Chaing Mai, Thailand in January 1999. The volume, drawing on contributions from experts in construction contract procurement from 22 countries, addresses the issues of culture within organizations and national cultures and their impact on procurement, performance and profitability. The theme of harmony stems from the increasing interest in culture, in particular in Asian societies where harmony is seen as a key element in all phases and sectors of life. In the West, the concept of partnering has been the subject of much attention with the emphasis pointing towards harmonious and symbiotic relationships.

Recenzje

" the book is good value for those wanting a reference book on the current state of research on partnering in the building sector." International Journal of Project Management

Spis treści

Foreword. Preface. Partnering. Harmonious Relations. Contracts and Contractual Relationships. Procurement Systems and Strategies. Designing and Building. Private Finance Projects. Culture. Information and Decision Systems. Change, Technology and Value Management. Author Index. Key Word Index.

O autorze

Stephen O. Ogunlana