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Chassiakos, A P and Sakellaropoulos, S P (2005) Time-Cost Optimization of Construction Projects with Generalized Activity Constraints. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1115–24.

Eldin, N N and Mayfield, J (2005) Determination of Most Economical Scrapers Fleet. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1109–14.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (2005) Diffusion of Computer Aided Design Technology in Architectural Design Practice. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1135–41.

Kumaraswamy, M M, Ling, F Y, Rahman, M M and Phng, S T (2005) Constructing Relationally Integrated Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1076–86.

Kumaraswamy, M M, Rahman, M M, Ling, F Y and Phng, S T (2005) Reconstructing Cultures for Relational Contracting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1065–75.

Mbabazi, A, Hegazy, T and Saccomanno, F (2005) Modified But-For Method for Delay Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1142–4.

Mohamed, Y and AbouRizk, S (2005) Application of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving in Tunnel Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1099–108.

Rahman, M M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2005) Relational Selection for Collaborative Working Arrangements. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1087–98.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Contracts; Hong Kong; Partnerships; Procurement; Teamwork;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:10(1087)
  • Abstract:
    Procurement arrangements for collaborative working arrangements (CWAs) should arguably provide suitable protocols under which different project partners can interact effectively and maintain harmonious relationships and mobilize their collective efforts towards common project objectives. Technical abilities of different project partners for carrying out the works are important. Also critical are their “soft” or “relational” qualities to work jointly and synergistically in the project team. The aims of the reported study are to examine the importance of a single set of different factors for selecting consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients for CWAs; and to assess the relative importance of various factors and strategies for building CWAs. Data were collected internationally from 17 countries through a questionnaire survey and statistical analyses were conducted. Results attribute varying degrees of importance to various factors for selecting different project partners and suggest an interrelated and consolidated selection approach in general, except for “selecting” clients. The study confirms that trust and business ethics related factors and strategies are more helpful for CWAs than some others. Outcomes of this study are expected to benefit both industry practitioners and researchers, in exploring, designing, and implementing suitable CWAs and selecting appropriate project partners.

Weinstein, M, Gambatese, J and Hecker, S (2005) Can Design Improve Construction Safety?: Assessing the Impact of a Collaborative Safety-in-Design Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1125–34.

Wong, P S, Cheung, S O and Ho, P K (2005) Contractor as Trust Initiator in Construction Partnering—Prisoner’s Dilemma Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1045–53.

Zhang, X (2005) Concessionaire’s Financial Capability in Developing Build-Operate-Transfer Type Infrastructure Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(10), 1054–64.