The traditional procurement strategy has dominated organisations' approaches to procuring buildings and infrastructure in the UK for many years. However, it has attracted criticism for exacerbating industry problems such as fragmentation and adversarial relationships. Through a literature review, incorporating relevant research, evaluate the use of traditional procurement and consider alternative procurement options that may help to alleviate these problems.

The traditional procurement strategy has dominated organisations' approaches to procuring buildings and infrastructure in the UK for many years. However, it has attracted criticism for exacerbating industry problems such as fragmentation and adversarial relationships. Through a literature review, incorporating relevant research, evaluate the use of traditional procurement and consider alternative procurement options that may help to alleviate these problems.

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

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