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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.

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.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; cost; dispute; partnering
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:
    The concept of partnering was introduced into the Australian construction industry as one of the key elements of the reform strategy formulated and driven by the Australian Government. This paper assesses the performance of partnering based on three recent Australian research studies. The results of these studies are presented in both quantitative and qualitative terms. They provide a useful overview of partnering performance in the Australian construction industry. The findings suggest that partnering has significantly improved the performance of projects by lowering the frequency of disputes and by reducing project cost growth.