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Ambrose, M D and Tucker, S N (2000) Procurement system evaluation for the construction industry. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Drew, D, Li, H and Shen, L Y (2000) Feedback in Competitive Fee Tendering. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Edum-Fotwe, F T, Thorpe, A and McCaffer, R (2000) Assessing potential of on-line transaction for information as a resource in the construction process. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Finnemore, M, Sarshar, M, Haigh, R, Goulding, J, Barrett, P and Aouad, G F (2000) Can process capability be used to manage the construction supply chain?. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Lee, A, Kagioglou, M, Cooper, R and Aouad, G F (2000) Production Management: The Process Protocol Approach. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Process Protocol; production management; design and construction process; front-end
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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  • Abstract:
    Production management, a generic managerial discipline, has developed in an evolutionary way based upon a variety of manufacturing philosophies. For instance, there is a range of customer and supply-chain orientated principles, front-end integrated cross-functional teams, and process models that incorporate learning mechanisms for continuous improvement. These are finding increasing acceptance and application in many management domains. However, their application within the design and construction process has not been consistent or integrated fully, as there has been little work in promoting the principles of production management into the industry both in theory and practice. This article argues for the wider acceptance of all of these theories into construction and describes their incorporation in the Generic Design and Construction Process Protocol (GDCPP). The opportunities for implementing 'production management' practices within the design and construction process are also discussed against current UK procurement routes and processes.

Ling, Y Y (2000) A theoretical framework for selection of consultants by design-build contractors. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Ling, Y Y, Khee, H Y and Lim, K S G (2000) The reasons why clients prefer to procure more projects based on design-bid-build than design-and-build. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Newcombe, R (2000) An Investigation into Simulating the Procurement Process in the United Kingdom Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Harris, P T (2000) An Investigation into Predicting Materials Suppliers' Profits. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).

Rowlinson, S, Matthews, J, Phua, F, McDermott, P and Chapman, T (2000) Emerging issues in procurement systems. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(02).