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Cheung, S-O (1997) Risk allocation: an essential tool for construction project management. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(01), 16–27.
Hampson, K and Kwok, T (1997) Strategic alliances in building construction: a tender evaluation tool for the public sector. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(01), 28–41.
Hindle, R D and Muller, M H (1997) The role of education as an agent of change: a two-fold effect. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(01), 56–69.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: career; change; competitive advantage; education; procurement
- ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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Several aspects of change to the procedures in the construction delivery process have been described in recent times, particularly those affecting building procurement systems. This paper describes the results of an investigation into one of the underlying causes of such change, particularly that which is affecting the traditional roles of the various parties that participate in the construction procurement process. It is proposed that one of the 'agents' of change is the product of tertiary education programmes that have been producing 'professional builders'. It describes how a new generation of builders, equipped with business skills and an inherent dissatisfaction with the traditional structure and procedures of the industry, are allowing leading construction companies to develop innovative construction marketing strategies and systems. These systems are based upon sound business practice, offer improved customer satisfaction and allow them to get closer to customers. In so doing they are taking over the roles of various built environment consultants who were principal agents and leaders in the traditional building procurement system. In parallel with the development of the professional builder, a decline in the numbers and calibre of craftsmen entering the industry has occurred. It is suggested that a 'cause-effect relationship may exist between these two phenomena.
Ngowi, A B (1997) Impact of culture on construction procurement. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(01), 3–15.
Walker, D H T (1997) Construction time performance and traditional versus non-traditional procurement methods. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(01), 42–55.