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

9783030493745 (electronic book)
3030493741 (electronic book)
3030493733
9783030493738

Cham : Springer, 2020.

English

1 online resource (193 pages)

10.1007/978-3-030-49374-5

TH438

624.068

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 solve them. The book is divided into four parts, the first of which provides an introduction to communication, discussing the theoretical concepts and contextual nature of communication as well as its benefits. The second part goes into more depth, discussing communication in the context of construction project delivery and non-traditional procurement systems, what these two terms actually mean, and what effective communication looks like in these contexts. Part III offers solutions to the inherent challenges of communication, including the use of information and communications technology, while the books fourth and final part explores the future of construction communication. Given the scope of its content, the book represents a valuable asset for researchers, professionals and students in the areas of procurement management and construction management.

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