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Akintoye, A and Fitzgerald, E (2000) A survey of current cost estimating practices in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 161-72.

Austin, S A, Baldwin, A N, Baizhan, L and Waskett, P (2000) Analytical design planning technique (ADePT): a dependency structure matrix tool to schedule the building design process. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 173-82.

Bresnen, M and Marshall, N (2000) Partnering in construction: a critical review of issues, problems and dilemmas. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 229-37.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: alliancing; culture; partnering
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461900370852
  • Abstract:

    Partnering in construction has been presented as a potentially important way of improving construction project performance through the direct benefits it can bring to both clients and contractors. However, there is still considerable debate about the nature and merits of a partnering approach. This paper attempts to contribute towards this debate by exploring the presumed link between partnering and cultural change within the industry, at both organizational and interorganizational levels of analysis. To do so, it draws upon theory and research from the social sciences (especially organizational theory) to explore some of the issues, problems and dilemmas which emerge when full and proper account is taken of the complexities of organizations, as well as some of the subtleties and intricacies of the concept of organizational culture. The paper concludes that it is only by fully appreciating the effects of such complexity that a more realistic and practical approach to the development and implementation of partnering will emerge.

Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) A grounded theory of women's career under-achievement in large UK construction companies. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 239-50.

Goh, B-H (2000) Evaluating the performance of combining neural networks and genetic algorithms to forecast construction demand: the case of the Singapore residential sector. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 209-17.

Love, P E D and Li, H (2000) Overcoming the problems associated with quality certification. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 139-49.

Pietroforte, R, Bon, R and Gregori, T (2000) Regional development and construction in Italy: an input-output analysis, 1959-1992. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 151-9.

Smith, S D, Wood, G S and Gould, M (2000) A new earthworks estimating methodology. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 219-28.

Sobotka, A (2000) Simulation modelling for logistics re-engineering in the construction company. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 183-95.

Wang, S Q, Tiong, R L K, Ting, S K and Ashley, D (2000) Evaluation and management of foreign exchange and revenue risks in China's BOT projects. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 197-207.

Wong, K-C and Walker, A (2000) Property rights implications of public-private joint ventures. Construction Management and Economics, 18(02), 131-8.