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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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: procurement; public sector procurement; reconstruction development programme; South Africa
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
  • URL: http://www.journalofconstructionprocurement.com/abstractdetails.asp?id=11
  • Abstract:
    South Africa is embarking upon significant policy reform initiatives related to public sector procurement. The conceptual framework that underpins the reconstruction and development programme in South Africa is addressed and the role of the construction industry in South Africa is considered, together with some of the current problems which face the sector. The procurement reform process currently taking place in South Africa is also addressed, including the primary objectives of this initiative and some of the specific focus areas which pertain to the construction industry.

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

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.