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Hughes, W. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0304-8136
(1992)
Identifying appropriate construction procurement strategies.
In: 5th annual Construction Law Conference, "Future Directions in Construction Law", Centre for Construction Law and Management, King's College, London, pp. 153-179.
Abstract/Summary
The origins of the various procurement methods in construction are considered, followed by a discussion of the circumstances for which each procurement system is best suited. The likely future development sin management-based methods are discussed in the context of current research, showing that co-ordination of trade and specialist contractors , more flexible contracting, constructive conflict management and a potential polarization of views about project management in the industry are likely.
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| Refereed | Yes |
| Divisions | Science > School of the Built Environment > Organisation, People and Technology group |
| Uncontrolled Keywords | procurement methods, flexible contracting, conflict management, trade contractors |
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