Charles, Robert Douglas (2025) An investigation into the performance and implementation of the early contractor involvement procurement model within the Australian infrastructure sector. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Abstract
The Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement model has been used for the delivery of infrastructure projects in Australia since 2005. Despite introduction two decades ago, research to date has not comprehensively investigated the performance offered by ECI, and the process that should be employed when preparing a forthcoming project for procurement under the model. This study examines how ECI performs as an integrated procurement model, and the means by which ECI should be implemented within the context of infrastructure project delivery. The findings of this study provide the Australian construction industry with much-needed guidance on the utilisation of ECI procurement.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Thesis advisor: | Xia, Bo and Cheung, Yan |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Australia; collaboration; early contractor involvement; infrastructure project; integrated construction procurement; procurement model; project team integration |
| Index terms: | early contractor involvement, collaboration, integration, infrastructure sector, Australia, investigation, construction procurement, project team, infrastructure project, implementation, construction industry |
| Subjects: | Geography, contractual arrangements, management, organizational analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, industry analysis, data collection methods, project delivery |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Research Practice, Procurement, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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