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Agapiou, A, Clausen, L E, Flanagan, R, Norman, G and Notman, D (1998) The role of logistics in the materials flow control process: experiences from abroad. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 131-7.

Akintoye, A, Bowen, P A and Hardcastle, C (1998) Macro-economic leading indicators of construction contract prices. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 159-75.

Alkass, S, Mazerolle, M and Harris, F C (1998) Note - Rigour in research and peer-review: a reply. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 139-40.

Burchett, J F and Tummala, V M R (1998) An application of the risk management process (RMP) in capital investment decisions for an EHV transmission line construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 235-44.

Liu, A M-M and Walker, A (1998) Evaluation of project outcomes. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 209-19.

Love, P E D, Skitmore, M R and Earl, G (1998) Selecting a suitable procurement method for a building project. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 221-33.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: client needs; procurement
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461998372501
  • Abstract:

    Building procurement has become a fashionable term with industry practitioners and researchers. It deter-mines the overall framework and structure of responsibilities and authorities for participants within the building process. Itis a key factor contributing to overall client satisfaction and project success. The selection of the most suitable procurement method consequently is critical for both clients and project participants, and is becoming an important and contemporary issue within the building industry. The problem, nevertheless, lies in the fact that there has been limited empirical research in this field of study. Postal questionnaire surveys of 41 clients and 35 consultants were carried out, and were used to obtain experience of and attitudes to a variety of procurement methods and the criteria used for selection. The findings indicate that a simple set of the criteria generally is adequate and sufficient for procurement path selection, and that there is a reasonable consensus on the appropriate weighting for each path. Moreover, it is shown that, contrary to expectations, similar clients generally do not have similar procurement needs.

Ofori, G (1998) Sustainable construction: comment. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 141-5.

Shammas-Toma, M, Seymour, D E and Clark, L (1998) Obstacles to implementing total quality management in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 177-92.

Wang, C-H and Mei, Y-H (1998) Model for forecasting construction cost indices in Taiwan. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 147-57.

Winch, G, Usmani, A and Edkins, A (1998) Towards total project quality: a gap analysis approach. Construction Management and Economics, 16(02), 193-207.