An Introduction to Building Procurement Systems / Edition 2

by Jack W.E. Masterman

Overview

Building procurement systems are the organisational structures within which the design and construction of building projects take place. The intention of this guide is to provide construction students and junior professionals with sufficient information about the systems to ensure an awareness of the main methods that are currently available and their principal advantages and drawbacks.This clear, well researched and well-structured guide will be invaluable to students and practitioners alike as they work with a wide range of building procurement systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415246415
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/06/2001
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lately Property Director responsible for the management of the property portfolio and development activities of the Welsh Development Agency, in North Wales, with more than forty years experience of managing major development projects and large organisations in the United kingdom, the Far East, Middle East and Africa.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. List of Figures and Tables. Chapter 1. The Project Implementation Process. Chapter 2. Clients of the Construction Industry. Chapter 3. The Concept and Evolution of Procurement Systems. Chapter 4. Separated Procurement Systems. Chapter 5. Integrated Procurement Systems. Chapter 6. Management Orientated Procurement Systems. Chapter 7. Discretionary Procurement Systems. Chapter 8. Common Variants of Procurement Systems. Chapter 9. The Selection of Building Procurement Systems. Chapter 10. Successful Building Procurement System Selection. Chapter 11. Future Trends in Project Procurement. Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Excellent for novice clients" - Building

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