Description
Book SynopsisThis essential book offer presents guidance, explanations and case studies to help the reader comprehend the strengths and weaknesses and realistic meanings and outcomes of the stages in the development of an effective procurement strategy.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. The role of procurement in the construction industry
Chapter 2. Contractor selection, contract award and contract law in the UK
Chapter 3. Drafting and using construction contracts - a legal perspective
Chapter 4. Procuring the service of a project manager
Chapter 5. Contract strategy
Chapter 6. Incentivisation in construction contracts
Chapter 7. Effective partnering
Chapter 8. An alliance/partnering contract strategy
Chapter 9. Joint Ventures
Chapter 10. Procurement strategies for privately financed projects
Chapter 11. Framework agreements
Chapter 12. Innovative procurement methods
Chapter 13. Procurement through programme management
Chapter 14. Future trends in construction procurement: procuring and managing demand and supply chains in construction
