Naoum, S G and Mustapha, F H (1995) Relationship between the building team, procurement methods and project performance. Journal of Construction Procurement, 1(1), pp. 50-63. ISSN 1358-9180
Abstract
This paper presents some findings of a research project on investigating the influence of the building team on project performance. The paper has several assumptions which form the basis for the discussion of the research framework. Foremost, is the assumption that, the procurement method selected for the project effects project performance but not by itself is the only determinate. Characteristics of the building team i.e. the client, designer and the contractor can significantly influence the outcome of the project. Data from 69 case studies were collected to validate this assumption and it was found that, experience of the building team with the building process has significantly influenced the time and cost overruns, as well as the quality standard of the project. On the other hand, pre-construction time and unit cost were more associated with whether the client had selected a management or a traditional form of contract. With regard to speed of construction, this research did not provide enough evidence to conclude that alternative procurement methods can directly shorten the construction time. Construction time was more influenced by the building type and the method of construction.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | building team, procurement, performance, project management |
| Index terms: | designer, case study, form of contract, cost overrun, procurement method, project performance, pre-construction, unit cost, construction time, quality standard, building team, evidence, project management, building process |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, leadership, profession, building construction, financial and cost management, project delivery, contractual arrangements, project controls, project management theory and practice, quality assurance |
| Topics: | Procurement, Human Resources, Time Control, Cost Management, Research Practice, Site Management, Roles and Professions, Project Management, Quality Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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