Design-led procurement: linking the design process with procurement of construction projects

Haenlein, H. and Patel, H. (2017) Design-led procurement: linking the design process with procurement of construction projects. In: Hay, R. and Samuel, F. (eds.) Professional Practices in the Built Environment Conference, 27-28 April 2017, University of Reading. University of Reading, Reading, UK, pp. 6-12.

Abstract/Summary

Separation of design from construction has led to serious coordination and communication problems in our industry, which are unlikely to be resolved by BIM without significant changes. Although collaborative design and construction methods have been developed for major projects, over 80% of all construction projects still suffer from a divisive risk management culture, which perpetuates problems of integration between briefing, design and construction. Design-led procurement facilitates the engagement of trade and specialist contractors in the briefing and design process. Designers lead the supervision of work on site, thereby bridging the gaps between briefing, design and construction. Network governance supported by Project Insurance, instead of Professional Indemnity Insurance, facilitates the optimization between briefing, design and construction. A new paradigm has to be established to disentangle long established routines across the design and construction professions.

Additional Information	Professional Practices in the Built Environment Conference. 27/28 April 2017, University of Reading.
Item Type	Book or Report Section
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/83425
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment > Architecture
Additional Information	Professional Practices in the Built Environment Conference. 27/28 April 2017, University of Reading.
Publisher	University of Reading
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