Anderson, S D; Patil, S S; Gibson Jr, G E and Sullivan, G R (2004) Owner-contractor work structures: Process approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(5), pp. 680-690. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
This paper describes a process to assist project managers, within owner companies, define work relationships between owners and their contractors for capital project development, and execution. The owner-contractor work structure process was developed by the Construction Industry Institute as a step-by-step process for making rational decisions about the most appropriate owner-contractor work structure for capital projects. A work structure is described by a set of project competencies and the extent of involvement of the owner and contractor in performing, leading, and/or providing input with respect to those project competencies. The process is described using a formal process modeling technique. Three case studies, conducted to validate the owner-contractor work structure process, are discussed. The results from these case studies suggested some basic changes to the process that would enhance its use in practice. A modified owner-contractor work structure process is then presented.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | contractors; owners; project management |
| Index terms: | process modelling, owner, Construction Industry Institute, project manager, case study, project management, capital project |
| Subjects: | strategic project management, design analysis, profession, research organizations, data collection methods, sociology, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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