Construction Procurement Method Selection
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Methods of Procurement used In Construction Projects 1PROCUREMENT METHODS USED IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Institution Date
Methods of Procurement used In Construction Projects 2 Executive Summary The approaches used in the building industry have had relatively remained the same for the last two decades. The sector has continued to experience a dominant challenge that includes the time construction of projects take and the need to reduce operational costs. In an effort to reduce the prevalent disputes between the designs and build groups that usually arise, minimize the time frame that projects take to be completed modern approaches to combat these challenges have been developed. The procurement approach to be used differs on case by case basis. Procurementmethod to be used is purely guided by the client priorities and objectives. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the various procurement approaches. Client preferences and aims need to be synchronized with the appropriate procurement system for the success of the construction projectto be realized. To achieve the client and all those involved in the design and construction processneed to fully understand the various features of the procurement approaches before a suitable oneis selected. The report breaks down all this characteristics and discusses the impacts of the various procurement approaches.
Methods of Procurement used In Construction Projects 3Table of ContentsExecutive Summary.........................................................................................................................21.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................42.0 Methods of Procurements..........................................................................................................42.1 General/Traditional Contracting approach.............................................................................42.1.1 Positive aspects of this approach.....................................................................................52.1.2 Drawbacks...........................................................................................................................62.2 Design and Construct Approach............................................................................................72.2.1. Advantages of the Design and Construct Approach......................................................82.2.2 Negative aspects of this approach...................................................................................92.3 Construction Management Approach(C &M).......................................................................92.3.1 Advantages of Construction and Management approach..............................................102.3.2 The negative aspects of C & M approach.....................................................................103.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................104.0 References................................................................................................................................12
Methods of Procurement used In Construction Projects 4 1.0 IntroductionThere is a range of methods that consultants, developers’ subcontractors, and various end users in the construction sector may procure. Above all the approach chosen should be one that meets and exceeds the needs of the final consumer (Naoum&Egbu, 2015, p. 7). To decide on the appropriate approach to use, various factors need to be taken into consideration. The process of choice of the approach to be used is not an easy activity since achievements of client need to be in line with the chosen approach as it is vital to improving effective outcome of the final project (Naoum&Egbu, 2016, p. 310). Before a given approach is chosen, the risks associated with the type of approach and the extent of the impact should first be evaluated. The choice of the project route to adopt will play a greater role in the overall success of it. This report will provide an intensive discussion of the various approaches used in procuring process in the construction industry their various benefits and limitations. 2.0 Methods of Procurements2.1 General/Traditional Contracting approachGeneral contracting is a type of procurement that involves the contractor accepting to build the design that is presented by the employer (Doloi, 2013, p. 224). It is the most approach used in the construction sector. Under this approach, the contractor is only required to come up with the structure as provided and not under any circumstance develop the design. In some cases,the contractor under this approach may be needed to create specific parts of the construction work to be undertaken which are in most cases temporary. The client in most cases employs the services of various consultants to come up with the design of the structure, which is followed by establishing the tender documentation for the project including drawings for the project, work
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