Lammie, J L and Shah, D P (1984) Construction management: MARTA in retrospect. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(4), pp. 459-475. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) System is a heavy rail, rapid transit system superimposed on the existing fabric of the Atlanta urban area. The MARTA program presented a unique opportunity to assess changes in the construction management process during a major project characterized by repetitive type contracts and a stable management group. A contract packaging approach was used to break the contract work into biddable packages, large enough to attract major national construction contractors, but small enough to provide real competition. A claims review board was established to process contractors' claims expeditiously. A list of practical management suggestions, compiled as a result of the experience gained from the MARTA construction management program, is included.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | program, urban area, competition, process contractor, construction contractor, package, major project |
| Subjects: | practitioner, strategic project management, contractual arrangements, urban form and morphology, software systems, market analysis |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Urban Studies, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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