Shafik, M and Martin, P (2006) The impact of procurement methods on the Scottish housebuilding industry. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.
Abstract
The role for choice of suitable procurement method in the success of construction projects is becoming an increasingly important issue. Recently developed methods put an emphasis on achieving client's objectives as quickly as possible. The research presented in this paper investigates favoured procurement methods and the factors which influence their selection for house building in Scotland; making particular reference to client and contractor perspectives. Following a thorough review of both general construction procurement issues and those related in particular to Scottish housebuildings projects, an analysis of two live projects was carried out to collect real time information. In addition, a questionnaire survey of client adviser and contractor views was undertaken to validate the results. The outcomes and experience gained highlight the fact that many factors have an impact on the selection process. Speed and level of quality is the greatest factor followed by client experience, then the project nature, and finally level of risk and cost. The paper proposes a conceptual framework for understanding factors that are relevant in deciding whether a chosen procurement method is technically feasible.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | housebuilding; procurement; risk; Scotland |
| Index terms: | conceptual framework, real-time information, housebuilding, construction project, construction procurement, Scotland, questionnaire, survey, procurement method, becoming |
| Subjects: | data management, philosophical process, construction integration, theoretical framing, Geography, production management, contractual arrangements, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Procurement, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Business Strategy |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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