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Kong, S C W, Li, H and Shen, L Y (2001) An Internet-based electronic product catalogue of construction materials. Construction Innovation, 1(04), 245–57.

Teller, J (2001) An on-line glossary as a way to foster the construction of a common culture among urban experts, stakeholders and decision-makers. Construction Innovation, 1(04), 259–71.

Vojinovic, Z and Kecman, V (2001) Modelling empirical data to support project cost estimating: neural networks versus traditional methods. Construction Innovation, 1(04), 227–43.

Walker, D H T, Peters, R J, Hampson, K D and Thompson, M J (2001) Achieving a responsive industrial relations environment for construction industry workers: a project alliancing case study. Construction Innovation, 1(04), 211–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Industrial relations; Procurement; Project agreements; Project alliancing; Reward systems; Risk sharing; Workplace relations
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/14714170110814613
  • Abstract:
    This paper outlines how the project agreement operating on the Australian National Museum project in Canberra, Australia facilitated a responsible and responsive workplace environment for construction workers. A project alliancing approach was adopted and designed to encourage industrial relations innovation in the workplace. The trigger for this approach was the perceived success of the alliancing working arrangements between key project delivery teams and a desire to extend this arrangement to subcontractors, suppliers and the workforce. Changes in the Australian workplace relations environment and introduction of a national code of practice for the Australian construction industry provided impetus for reaching a new type of workplace agreement. The workplace culture and characteristics of relationships formed between workers and management on that site shaped the agreed terms and conditions of work. It also spurred the pursuit of innovative approaches to project delivery from a technology, management and workplace culture perspective. Record 116.