Effective construction project delivery : improving communication performance in non-traditional procurement systems

Effective construction project delivery : improving communication performance in non-traditional procurement systems / Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Clinton Aigbavboa, Wellington Thwala.

This book focuses on the development of communication skills in the context of non-traditional procurement and construction projects. It helps readers to understand the fundamentals of non-traditional procurement, and highlights the inherent communication challenges that arise, as well as how to sol...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kwofie, Titus Ebenezer
Other Authors: Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2020.
Subjects:
Construction projects > Management.
Engineering: general.
Management of specific areas.
Purchasing & supply management.
Building skills & trades.
Technology & Engineering > General.
Business & Economics > Production & Operations Management.
Technology & Engineering > Construction > General.
Building > Superintendence
Business logistics
Construction industry > Management
Engineering economy
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Table of Contents:
  • Part I: The value of communication: Theoretical concepts and context nature of communication
  • General introduction
  • Understanding communication in construction project delivery
  • Part II. Understanding the context of non-traditional procurement systems
  • The case of non-traditional procurement systems and communication
  • Procurement systems: Underscoring their particularities
  • Non-traditional procurement systems
  • Nature of barriers in construction communication performance
  • Understanding communication effectiveness
  • Critical factors for managing non-traditional procurement communication
  • Part III: Improving construction communication
  • Communication dynamics in non-traditional procurement communication
  • Improving communication in non-traditional communication: The case of critical competencies
  • Exploring information and communications technology for enhanced communication in non-traditional procurement
  • Part IV: Way forward for communicating in the digital era
  • The tenets for improving communication in non-traditional procurement.

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