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Abdul-Aziz, A-R (1998) Adapting procurement practices to suit a host country as a probable localization tactic. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(01), 45–58.

Bowen, P A and Edwards, P J (1998) Building cost planning and cost information management in South Africa. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(01), 16–26.

Cox, A and Thompson, I (1998) Has contracting lost its customer focus?. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(01), 5–15.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: client; contract; relationship; relational competence
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:
    Despite numerous recommendations for change within the construction industry, there is little agreement or guidance on the most appropriate contracting strategies to adopt. Recent research has indicated that traditional practices still prevail. Most clients recognise the value of a governing relationship over and above the written contract and that this cannot be determined by the content of the clauses alone. This article reports on this research and introduces the Relational Competence approach to align contractual relations with the strategic goals of the client's business.

Rashid, K B A and Morledge, R (1998) Constraints in resources and functions within the process of construction procurement in Malaysia. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(01), 27–44.

Seymour, D E and Rooke, J D (1998) Construction management research and the attempt to build a social science. Journal of Construction Procurement, 4(01), 59–73.