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Baden-Hellard, R (1996) The partnering philosophy: a procurement strategy for satisfaction through a teamwork solution to project quality. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 41–55.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: culture; client; partnering; stakeholder; team management; total quality management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
  • URL: http://www.journalofconstructionprocurement.com/abstractdetails.asp?id=14
  • Abstract:
    Quality management techniques and partnering in particular involve philosophies that require changes in culture which come from previous mind-sets and procurement strategies. The evolution of cultural change is addressed through total quality management into the partnering ambience which, it is argued, is a more cost-effective and satisfactory way of procuring construction projects. It identifies the client and who the other project stakeholders are, when and how the partnering process should begin and provides the details of the process at all stages from before the tenders are called for to the projects conclusion. It looks at the benefits that will result from effective use of the concept and also at the problem areas that could lead to failure. It stresses the importance of top management commitment by all the stakeholders, good communications and of giving adequate time to the initial stages and to the partnering workshop. The workshop and the project charter are essential ingredients for success but it postulates that the intention should begin at the inception stage and be communicated to and discussed with all parties prior to their appointment to the project team, whatever format tenders and subsequent contracts take.

Dowd, V G (1996) The effect of economic cycles on the development and use of alternative procurement systems in the UK construction industry during the period 1965-1995. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 11–29.

Gounden, S (1996) Reconstruction and development in South Africa: the construction industry and related procurement reform. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 3–10.

Kashiwagi, D T, Halmrast, C T and Tisthammer, T (1996) Intelligent procurement of construction systems. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 56–65.

Smith, A and Wilkins, B (1996) Team relationships and related critical factors in the successful procurement of health care facilities. Journal of Construction Procurement, 2(01), 30–40.