Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is collaborative construction procurement? -- What are the foundations for collaborative construction procurement? -- How does a project alliance operate? -- How does a framework alliance operate? -- How does a term alliance operate? -- How are collaborative team members selected? -- Does collaborative procurement need a contract? -- What types of contract support collaborative procurement? -- What standard form contracts support collaborative procurement? -- How does the FAC-1 framework alliance contract operate? -- How does the TAC-1 term alliance contract operate? -- How is a collaborative culture created? -- How can BIM support collaborative procurement? -- How does BIM support collaborative contracts? -- How can collaborative procurement improve economic and social value? -- How is collaborative procurement costed and incentivised? -- How does collaborative procurement manage time and change? -- How can collaborative procurement improve risk management? -- How can collaborative procurement reduce disputes? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in Australia? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in Brazil? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in Bulgaria? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in Germany? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in Italy? -- How does collaborative procurement operate in the USA?

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.

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