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Andersen, T and Gaarslev, T (1996) Perspectives on artificial intelligence in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 3-14.
Day, A K (1996) The Maquette, the model and the computer: organizational futures for design and construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 15-28.
Holt, G D, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1996) Tendering procedures, contractual arrangements and Latham: the contractors' view. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 97–115.
Kaka, A P and Khosrowshahi, F (1996) Effect of different procurement routes on contractors' cash flows. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 133-45.
Li, H (1996) Neural network models for intelligent support of mark-up estimation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 69-81.
Matthews, J, Tyler, A and Thorpe, A (1996) Pre-construction project partnering: developing the process. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 117-131.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: contractor; pre-construction; semi-project partnering; sub-contracting
- ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/eb021026
- Abstract:
The use of subcontracting within the modern construction industry has become commonplace with many main contractors only undertaking the management and co-ordination activities. The reliance on subcontractors has put much stress on the subcontractor - main contractor relationship. As main contractors have realized that the greatest potential for cost saving lies with subcontractors, the prevalence of unfair contract conditions, dutch auctioning and other onerous practices has increased. This paper describes a procurement approach, utilizing limited competition, developed by a top UK main contractors (MC) in order to improve its relationships with subcontractors. The approach, termed semi-project partnering, was implemented on a commercial development. The approach was supported by research which identified: what MC’s employees want from subcontractors; what subcontractors want from main contractors; and a study to benchmark MC’s performance with that of other main contractors. It was concluded that this approach offers a number of benefits for the client, main contractor, partnering subcontractors and professional consultants. These included an improved team approach; an improved understanding of the project; more compliant subcontractor bids; better/closer relationships; more reliable programming; less confrontation; and lower tendering costs. It was also identified through debriefing subcontractors that subcontractors were quoting a 10% lower than normal due to this approach.
Moore, D (1996) Buildability assessment and the development of an automated design aid for managing the transfer of construction process knowledge. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 29-46.
Naoum, S G and Hackman, J (1996) Do site managers and the head office perceive productivity factors differently?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 147–60.
Uher, T E (1996) Cost estimating practices in Australian construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 3(01), 83-95.