Table of contents
Commercial management in project‐based organisations
D J Lowe, R LeiringerThe term commercial management has been used for some time, similarly the job title commercial manager. However, as of yet, little emphasis has been placed on defining. This paper…
Trust in construction projects
P McDermott, M Khalfan, W SwanTrust is described as an elusive concept (Gambetta 1988), difficult to describe, understand and, therefore, manage. The Trust in Construction project undertook 6 exploratory case…
Procurement push and marketing pull in supply chain management: The conceptual contribution of relationship marketing as a driver in project financial performance
H SmythThe agenda for supply management practices on construction projects originated from clients. It is largely procurement driven, the dominant strategy of contractors being to…
Risk management within the electrical distribution supply industry in South East Queensland
A Francis, M SkitmoreThe electrical distribution industry in South‐East Queensland is currently experiencing a period of rapid change as growth in the region far exceeds what could have been…
Real option evaluation of complex infrastructure projects: The case of Dabhol Power
C Y J Cheah, J LiuDevelopment of large‐scale infrastructure projects that solicits the support of private capital is no longer a new phenomenon. This is commonly implemented using governance…
A benefits analysis of partnering: A case study of a community primary school
M EmsleyPartnering, which involves all members of the project team working together to improve performance through agreeing mutual objectives, is a construct; on procurement strategy…
ISSN:
1366-4387Online date, start – end:
2005Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr Peadar Davis
- Dr Kaushal Keraminiyage