... UK and uses resources that could be better utilized elsewhere in the economy, so the need for change and more options from the traditional construction procurement is a step in the right direction. Partnering Partnering is about better working relationships with contractors and suppliers to deliver better outcomes for all concerned. It requires genuine commitment from all levels of all the organisations involved, including the client, and a clear understanding by all parties of what is expected. Partnering usually takes two forms; * Project partnering; involves the main contractor and the client organisation working together on a single project usually after the contract for the project has been awarded. * Strategic partnering involves the main contractor and the client organisation working together on a series of construction projects to promote continuous improvement. Partnering in practice. Initially, the awarding authority pre selects firms of known capacity, interviews contenders and chooses a partnering contractor. It then calls upon the resources or ...

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