Procurement Strategies
A Relationship-based Approach

Derek Walker (Edited by), D Walker (Author), Keith Hampson (Edited by)

9780632058860, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 18 December 2002

320 pages
24.4 x 17.3 x 1.6 cm, 0.689 kg

Construction has been an industry characterised by disputes, fierce competitiveness and fragmentation - all major obstacles to development. Now, however, a relationship-based approach to project procurement, through partnering and alliancing, aims to bring about a fundamental change.

This book addresses the critical relationship issues for a more collaborative and sustainable construction industry. It looks at how project procurement and project alliancing partner selection works, and how risk and crisis resolution are managed. It provides readers with guidance and models on how to put a relationship-based approach to procurement into practice, drawing on specific prototypes from an actual, successful project that can be adapted.

Authors and Contributors
Preface
Introduction
Procurement choices
Enterprise networks, partnering and alliancing
Project alliancing member organisation selection
Managing risk and crises resolution
Enabling improved business relationships
Developing cross-team relationships
Developing a quality culture
Developing an innovative culture through relationship-based procurement systems
Implications of human capital issues
Index.

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]