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Bates, M, Sturges, J, McGowan, K and Sommerville, J (1999) Material supply in house construction: the potential to enhance performance by improving communication. In: Hughes, W (Ed.), Proceedings 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, Vol. 2, 559–67.

  • Type: Conference Proceedings
  • Keywords: communication; housebuilding; interface; project management software; supplier
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0 9534161 2 7
  • URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar1999-559-567_Bates_et_al.pdf
  • Abstract:
    The interface between housebuilding contractors and their suppliers is often a source problems. We have examined this relationship from both the suppliers’ and contractor’s perspective. One of the main problems appears to be poor communication between the site-based activities and the supplier. Taking into consideration the ‘chaotic’ nature of housebuilding (due to sales driven scheduling) and the demands of both parties, a detailed plan has been developed using project management software. The intention is for this application to bridge the communication shortfall from site to supplier.