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Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies

AUTHOR McDermott, Peter; Farrell, Peter; McDermott, Peter et al.
PUBLISHER Wiley-Blackwell (05/06/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Provides a practical framework and toolkit for improved construction project outcomes based on trust and collaboration

This book explores the concept of trust as a tool in improved construction procurement strategies, and provides important insight into the influence of trust on the success of construction projects and redevelopment programs. It is a practical guide that offers readers a solid outline and expert strategies for improving project outcomes through collaboration--ultimately proving that teamwork can really make the dream work.

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide incorporates a toolkit, complete with flowcharts, to introduce certain trust building interventions within projects. It shows how initiatives and factors that influence collaborative trust can be easily implemented and embedded in construction management for improved practice. It also covers potential challenges, risks, problems, and barriers when it comes to trust. In addition, the book looks at the influences for collaborative trust in the construction industry as well as implications in practice for it in construction. It finishes by looking at the future of collaborative trust in construction procurement.

  • Teaches the importance and influence of trust on collaborative working and partnerships principles
  • Examines to what extent trust within collaborative working arrangements influences the success of collaborative working practices
  • Covers the effect that certain factors and trust building mechanisms have on collaborative working and partnerships and how they can be embedded into procurement of projects
  • Discusses what constitutes best practice and how trust in collaborative procurement practices influences the success of construction projects

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide is an excellent book for construction management professionals, including clients, consultants, and contractors. It will also serve as a helpful text for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics.

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ISBN-13: 9781119492269
ISBN-10: 1119492262
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 280
Carton Quantity: 22
Product Dimensions: 6.80 x 0.70 x 9.70 inches
Weight: 1.60 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Glossary
Country of Origin: GB
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Civil - General
Technology & Engineering | Construction - General
Technology & Engineering | Project Management
Dewey Decimal: 624.068
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018061442
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PROVIDES A PRACTICAL FRAMEWORK AND TOOLKIT FOR IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OUTCOMES BASED ON TRUST AND COLLABORATION

This book explores the concept of trust as a tool in improved construction procurement strategies, and provides important insight into the influence of trust on the success of construction projects and redevelopment programs. It is a practical guide that offers readers a solid outline and expert strategies for improving project outcomes through collaboration--ultimately proving that teamwork can really make the dream work.

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies incorporates a toolkit, complete with flowcharts, to introduce certain trust-building interventions within projects. It shows how initiatives and factors that influence collaborative trust can be easily implemented and embedded in construction management for improved practice. It also covers potential challenges, risks, problems, and barriers when it comes to trust. In addition, the book looks at the influences for collaborative trust in the construction industry as well as implications in practice for it in construction. It finishes by looking at the future of collaborative trust in construction procurement.

  • Teaches the importance and influence of trust on collaborative working and partnerships principles
  • Examines to what extent trust within collaborative working arrangements influences the success of collaborative working practices
  • Covers the effect that certain factors and trust building mechanisms have on collaborative working and partnerships and how they can be embedded into procurement of projects
  • Discusses what constitutes best practice and how trust in collaborative procurement practices influences the success of construction projects

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies is an excellent book for construction management professionals, including clients, consultants, and contractors. It will also serve as a helpful text for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics.

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Provides a practical framework and toolkit for improved construction project outcomes based on trust and collaboration

This book explores the concept of trust as a tool in improved construction procurement strategies, and provides important insight into the influence of trust on the success of construction projects and redevelopment programs. It is a practical guide that offers readers a solid outline and expert strategies for improving project outcomes through collaboration--ultimately proving that teamwork can really make the dream work.

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide incorporates a toolkit, complete with flowcharts, to introduce certain trust building interventions within projects. It shows how initiatives and factors that influence collaborative trust can be easily implemented and embedded in construction management for improved practice. It also covers potential challenges, risks, problems, and barriers when it comes to trust. In addition, the book looks at the influences for collaborative trust in the construction industry as well as implications in practice for it in construction. It finishes by looking at the future of collaborative trust in construction procurement.

  • Teaches the importance and influence of trust on collaborative working and partnerships principles
  • Examines to what extent trust within collaborative working arrangements influences the success of collaborative working practices
  • Covers the effect that certain factors and trust building mechanisms have on collaborative working and partnerships and how they can be embedded into procurement of projects
  • Discusses what constitutes best practice and how trust in collaborative procurement practices influences the success of construction projects

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide is an excellent book for construction management professionals, including clients, consultants, and contractors. It will also serve as a helpful text for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics.

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