Mulitple choice

Article Abstract:

Design and build contracts are gaining in popularity. Approximately one fifth of all projects are now procured as design and build with the concept most popular in the public sector. Contractors welcome the trend as it gives them nore control over a project while clients prefer having only one organisation to deal with and a fixed price. However, design and build contracts are becomming more sophisticated and some clients employ consultants to do initial design work, thus restricting the contractor. Architects can face problems when they are employed by contractors.

Architecture, Real estate development, Contractors

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Unchartered territory

Article Abstract:

Since 1990, individual government departments have been able to procure their own building projects. This system has been criticised for its complexity and the emphasis on price. Prior to 1990, the Property Services Agency handled most procurement for the departments and held lists of approved contractors. These lists are being ignored by the departments and contractors are likely to have to make several expensive registration applications to individual departments. The Treasury Central Unit publishes guide notes to the system.

Buildings and facilities, Public buildings, Government purchasing

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Cut out and keep

Article Abstract:

UK construction firms face increased pressure to reduce costs, and Simons Construction pays a bonus to employees who can reduce costs. Waste and theft have been reduced through control of deliveries of supplies. Discretionary payments are used by some contractors to avoid penalising workers on difficult sites. Unfairness can result from the best workers being allocated to the worst sites where bonuses are less easy to obtain, so adjustments are necessary.

Construction, Management, Construction industry

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