How to find the optimal time for contractor involvement in infrastructure projects?

Memić, N; Tadayon, A; Ishtiaque, T A; Klakegg, O J; Wondimu, P A and Lædre, O (2025) How to find the optimal time for contractor involvement in infrastructure projects? Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 32(11), pp. 7651-7677. ISSN 0969-9988

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: competency; complexity; criticality; early contractor involvement; pre-construction; uncertainty
Index terms: complexity, infrastructure project, pre-construction, early contractor involvement
Subjects: infrastructure and transport systems, contractual arrangements, systems engineering, project delivery
Topics: Procurement, Engineering Principles, Project Management
Descriptive scope: 2 PC

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