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Working with Subcontractors

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Contractor-Led Procurement

Part of the book series: Baubetriebswirtschaftslehre und Infrastrukturmanagement ((BAUBWL))

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As was pointed out in chapter two, the Design and Build contractor, in order to deliver an integrated service, be the first point of contact for a client in need of construction services and who may be expected to extend the services offered to include the full support over the life-cycle of the building, has to concentrate his efforts on integrating the full supply chain, including design, technological expertise, management skills and business acumen. He has to optimise the use of preferred modalities of co-operation and be expert in handling subcontractors and suppliers as not only befits a single, but a succession of projects for a variety of clients. However, as the previous chapter illustrated, the majority of main contractors does not as yet seem to have grasped this precept to active competitive advantage. The wider appearance of contractor-led contracting, which stresses the integration of all contributors to a project, may bring about a change in behaviour, facilitated by greater potential and incentive for a main contractor to adopt a more intelligent procurement style.

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Winter, C. (2003). Working with Subcontractors. In: Contractor-Led Procurement. Baubetriebswirtschaftslehre und Infrastrukturmanagement. Deutscher Universitätsverlag. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-81614-6_6

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