Slater, R and Radford, A (2008) Perceptions in the Australian building industry of deficiencies in architects' design documentation and the effects on project procurement. Construction Economics and Building, 8(1), pp. 23-33. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
This paper explores the Australian buildingindustry’s perceptions of the relationshipsbetween architects' provision of designdocumentation and the constructability,programming and cost control of majorprojects. Previous recommendations aimed atimproving communications in the industry havenot achieved widespread endorsement andimplementation. Consequences of currentproblems are discussed, with additional coststo participants and lengthening of the projectprogram seen as common outcomes. Someinitiatives are proposed that aim to improve theprofessional understanding of these issuesthrough integration within the everydaypractices of architects and contractors andthrough a higher profile in tertiary educationprograms.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architecture; constructability; cost control; documentation; programming; quality |
| Index terms: | cost control, building industry, tertiary, integration, programming, architect, constructability, project procurement, documentation |
| Subjects: | construction integration, profession, professional development, programming, organizational analysis, financial and cost management, contractual arrangements, curriculum development, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Education, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Digital Applications, Roles and Professions, Procurement, Cost Management, Research Practice, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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