The lean procurement techniques given in this practical guide could save clients up to 40% of total design and construction costs; case history evidence is included to prove that the techniques really work. The guide goes on to explain in equal depth the lean construction techniques that supply--side design and construction firms (including trades contractors) need to adopt to deliver the savings while boosting their profit margins. Written in an accessible style, it explains why lean construction techniques will only deliver this high level of savings if they are underpinned by long--term, strategic, supply--side partnering relationships between consultants, construction contractors, trades contractors and manufacturers. This is a a how toa book written in terms everyone can understand, without the need for an expert interpreter or costly training.
- ISBN13 9780470796450
- Publish Date 9 June 2008 (first published 18 October 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
- Format eBook
- Pages 256
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com