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Baden-Hellard, R (1996) The partnering philosophy: a procurement strategy for satisfaction through a teamwork solution to project quality. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 41–55.

Dowd, V G (1996) The effect of economic cycles on the development and use of alternative procurement systems in the UK construction industry during the period 1965-1995. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 11–29.

Gounden, S (1996) Reconstruction and development in South Africa: the construction industry and related procurement reform. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 3–10.

Kashiwagi, D T, Halmrast, C T and Tisthammer, T (1996) Intelligent procurement of construction systems. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 56–65.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: intelligent procurement; performance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
  • URL: http://www.journalofconstructionprocurement.com/abstractdetails.asp?id=15
  • Abstract:
    Dr. Kashiwagi has developed a methodology to process information to reduce risk and cost and at the same time, improve construction performance and industry stability. The methodology reshapes the construction environment, changes roles and partnerships, and provides facility owners with a new method of communicating requirements to constructors based on performance information and "intelligent thinking." The new performance approach allows facility owners to communicate requirements in simple performance terms instead of material and construction standards. The methodology was developed using the industrial engineering concepts of continuous improvement, quality control, and "intelligent thinking processes. The process has been refined and tested fifteen times from 1994-1996 on the procurement of roofing systems, janitorial services, and landscaping services. Current efforts include quantifying the performance of electrical contractors, mechanical contractors, general contractors, Job Order Contractors, roofing contractors, parking deck coating contractors, and design consultants. Participants in the $450,000 research effort include Motorola, Honeywell, IBM, and McDonnell Douglas.

Smith, A and Wilkins, B (1996) Team relationships and related critical factors in the successful procurement of health care facilities. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 30–40.