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Planning to build? A practical introduction to the construction process

Special Publication SP 113

CIRIA, 1995
Planning to build? A practical introduction to the construction process

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Construction Management Supplement

Series

Special Publication

Abstract

Outlines the background to the construction industry and introduces the roles and responsibilities of the main participants. Identifies the responsibilities of the client role and some of the tasks that must be performed by them if the project is to be successful. Describes the processes required to select and appoint the key players and enable the start of a project. Also describes the processes applicable to all construction projects, regardless of the method of procurement.

ISBN

9780860174332

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Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.


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