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Delhi, V S K, Mahalingam, A and Palukuri, S (2012) Governance issues in BOT based PPP infrastructure projects in India. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 234-49.

Ibem, E O, Aduwo, E B and Uwakonye, O (2012) Adequacy of incremental construction strategy for housing low-income urban residents in Ogun State, Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 182-94.

Jumat, A R, Coffey, V and Skitmore, M (2012) Stakeholder service delivery expectations of military facilities management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 146-66.

Mahadkar, S, Mills, G and Price, A D F (2012) Stakeholder consultation practices within healthcare infrastructure planning: A conceptual approach to strategic asset management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 127-45.

Mostafavi, A, Abraham, D M and Lee, J (2012) System-of-systems approach for assessment of financial innovations in infrastructure. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 250-65.

Olanrewaju, A A L (2012) Quantitative analysis of defects in university buildings: user perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 167-81.

Park, Y-I and Papadopoulou, T C (2012) Causes of cost overruns in transport infrastructure projects in Asia: Their significance and relationship with project size. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 195-216.

Rahman, M and Alhassan, A (2012) A contractor's perception on early contractor involvement. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 2(02), 217-33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: collaborative working arrangement; construction industry; contractor; early contractor involvement; partnering; project management; United Kingdom
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20441241211280855
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the perception of a contractor on early contractor involvement (ECI) type of construction project delivery approach in terms of its benefits and drawbacks. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire survey was conducted on various professionals of a contractor, who had extensive experience of working in ECI. Findings – The ECI approach increases the opportunity for better relationships among the parties, which assist the design process from contractor's input and eventually lead to successful delivery of the project. On the other hand, unequal commitment and lack of win-win attitude between the parties are seen as the most important drawbacks that hinder integration in ECI approach. It is also observed that benefits from ECI are likely to outweigh the drawbacks. Originality/value – Construction projects are different, requiring adjustments, even within generic procurement or delivery approaches, in order to build a harmonious team, to allow project participants to work together and deliver an improved project. This study contributes to devising and demonstrating such a strategy, focusing on ECI approach.