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Andi and Minato, T (2004) Representing causal mechanism of defective designs: exploration through case studies. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 183-92.

Arditi, D and Lee, D-E (2004) Note - Service quality performance of design/build contractors using quality function deployment. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 123-7.

Briscoe, G H, Dainty, A R J, Millett, S J and Neale, R H (2004) Client-led strategies for construction supply chain improvement. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 193-201.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Clients; environment; procurement; supply chain and integration
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619042000201394
  • Abstract:

    Recent research into the UK construction industry has identified various drivers for change and prominent among these is the need for better client leadership. The aim of this research was to examine the role of the client in securing a greater degree of supply chain integration. It used three diverse case studies to examine the association between clients, the environmental factors that affect their businesses, the procurement decisions made and the level of supply chain integration that can be achieved. The results of this research provide independent empirical support for some of the recommendations of the recently released Accelerating Change report and some practical amplification. Clients are shown to be key drivers of performance improvement and innovation and are the most significant factor in achieving integration in the supply chain.

Haynes, N S and Love, P E D (2004) Psychological adjustment and coping among construction project managers. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 129-40.

Heesom, D and Mahdjoubi, L (2004) Trends of 4D CAD applications for construction planning. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 171-82.

Ng, F P, Björnsson, H C and Chiu, S S (2004) Valuing a price cap contract for material procurement as a real option. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 141-50.

Perera, A A D A J and Imriyas, K (2004) An integrated construction project cost information system using MS Access� and MS Project�. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 203-11.

Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T and Guimarães, L B M (2004) Safety and production: an integrated planning and control model. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 159-69.

Shen, Q, Li, H, Chung, J and Hui, P-Y (2004) A framework for identification and representation of client requirements in the briefing process. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 213-21.

Steele, A and Sodhi, D (2004) Black and minority ethnic contractors and consultants and UK housing associations' contracting power. Construction Management and Economics, 22(02), 151-7.