Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value

The guide that explores how procurement and contracts can create an integrated team while improving value, economy, quality and client satisfaction

Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value provides an important guide for project managers, lawyers, designers, constructors and operators, showing step by step how proven collaborative models and processes can move from the margins to the mainstream. It covers all stages of the project lifecycle and offers new ways to embed learning from one project to the next.

Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value explores how strategic thinking, intelligent team selection, contract integration and the use of digital technology can enhance the value of construction projects and programmes of work. With 50 UK case studies, plus chapters from specialists in 6 other jurisdictions, it describes in detail the legal and procedural route maps for successful collaborative teams.

Collaborative Construction Procurement and Improved Value:

• Examines the ways to create an effective contract that will spell success throughout the procurement process
• Contains helpful case studies from real-world projects and programmes
• Explores the benefits of the collaborative construction process and how to overcome common obstacles
• Bridges the gaps between contract law, collaborative working and project management
• Includes the first analysis of the NEC4 Alliance Contract, the FAC-1 Framework Alliance Contract and the TAC-1 Term Alliance Contract

Nyckelord: Guide to collaborative construction procurement; understanding collaborative procurement; asset management; whole life procurement; digital technology; ISO 44001; relationship management; contract formation; collaborative construction contract; alliancing; partnering; building information management; BIM; early contractor involvement; two stage open book; cost led procurement; integrated project insurance; supply chain collaboration; collaborative project team; project alliance; performance measurement; incentives; framework agreement; framework contract; framework alliance; term contract; term alliance; team selection; evaluation criteria; procurement; non-binding agreement; letter of intent; good faith; virtual organization; no blame clause; multi-party contract; construction management; relational contract; conditional contract; enterprise planning; enterprise contract; joint venture; consortium; public private partnership; standard form contracts; FIDIC 2017; ICC 2014; JCT2016; NEC4; PPC2000; FAC-1;TAC-1; TPC2005; collaborative culture; leadership; management; stakeholders; communication; core group; alliance board; training; workshops; independent adviser; smart contracts; deadlines and interfaces; intellectual property rights; cost certainty and cost savings; quality; supply chain relationships; local and regional opportunities; employment and training; health and safety; environmental benefits; sustainability; open book costing; fixed price; target costs; cost reimbursement; budget; pain/gain incentives; programme; timetable; change management; joint risk management; ground risk; joint insurance; project bank accounts; causes of construction disputes; early warning; alternative dispute resolution, Construction law, Construction law