Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I : briefing the team -- The project team -- Assessing the needs -- Buildings as assets -- Part II : available procurement methods -- Principles of procurement -- Basic concepts -- Accountability -- Value and risk management -- Fixed price and cost reimbursement -- Fixed price contracts -- Cost reimbursement contracts -- Target cost contracts -- Management and construction management contracts -- Design and build contracts -- Continuity contracts -- Partnering -- EU procurement -- Part III : preparing for and iviting tenders -- Procedure from brief to tender -- Pre-contrract cost control -- Drawings and schedules -- Specifications -- Building information modelling -- Bills of quantities -- Sub-contractors -- Obtaining tenders -- Part IV : contract administration -- Placing the contract -- Meetings -- Site duties -- Instructions -- Variations and post-contract cost control -- Interim payments -- Completion, defects and the final account -- Delays and disputes -- An introduction to sustainability in construction -- Future trends -- Index.

This authoritative guide gives a detailed account of the building team's roles and responsibilities, with best industry practice required to ensure that building projects meet clients' expectations on time, cost and quality.