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Fortune, C and Hinks, J (1999) Quality issues in building project price forecasting: factors affecting model selection. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 129–40.

Green, S D (1999) Partnering: the propaganda of corporatism?. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 177–86.

Kaka, A P and Boussabaine, A H (1999) Updating techniques for cumulative cost forecasting on construction projects. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 141–58.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Chan, D W M (1999) Factors facilitating faster construction. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 88–98.

Lahdenperä, P (1999) Restructuring the building industry for improved performance. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 118–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building process; development; future; innovation; organizing; project
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:

    A fundamental restructuring of the building industry is needed. This is due, firstly, to the observed problems in the present practice. Secondly, it seems that the future business environment will present such challenges that the prevailing organization will not be able to rise to them. This paper suggests some changes to the industry’s organization and operational modes, and argues why they need to be made. The suggested changes are based not only on the problems of present practice but also on different general development trends and phenomena of the market and society in general. The main motivation for the change is to accelerate development in the building industry. The solution was arrived at by the gathering, analysis and synthesis of various actual ongoing development programmes in the building industry worldwide. It offers the best potential for improving the quality, productivity and innovativeness of construction.

Lenard, D (1999) Future challenges in construction management: creating a symbiotic learning environment. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 197–210.

Muya, M, Price, A D F, Thorpe, A and Edum-Fotwe, F (1999) Application of analytic hierarchy process to the evaluation of logistics factors and their contribution to improvements in construction materials supply. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 99–117.

Newcombe, R (1999) Procurement as a learning process. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 211–20.

Ogunlana, S O (1999) Procurement lessons from Solomon's temple project. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 187–96.

Uher, T E (1999) Partnering performance in Australia. Journal of Construction Procurement, 5(02), 163–76.