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Explains how time, money and risk are controlled on construction projects. New chapters on project environment, managing risk and supply chain management. Core content on budgets, cost-value reconciliation, the planning process and programming techniques with emphasis on finance and cash flow for both the client and contractor.

ECC Procurement by Barry Trebes & Bronwyn Mitchell

Covers invitations to tender, evaluation of submissions, which option to select, how to complete the contract data and how to prepare the works information.

NEC3 Procurement and Contract Strategies by NEC

Covers guidance for users of NEC in determining the procurement and contract strategies to meet project objectives and in the application of contracts from the NEC3 family in meeting these strategies.

A Guide to the Procurement of Privately Financed Projects by Douglas Lamb & Tony Merna

An indicative assessment of the procurement process outlines the concept of privately financed projects (PFP) that can be used for both public-private and private-private interactions. Using models from many countries the guide develops a robust procurement system applicable to PFP and project finance in both the EU and overseas. This guide provides a systematic approach for the preparation and evaluation of PFP and services and is intended to assist both the 'principal' (often a public body) and the 'promoter' (private body) at each phase of the procurement process, from inception through to financial closure.

Construction Law by John Uff

Covers contracts, litigation, planning and environmental law, public and EU law, statutes, safety and building regulations. Extensively updated to reflect the fast pace of change in this field of law, specifically within the implementation and enforcement of construction law and the nature of contracts.