Interorganizational cost management in Australian construction alliance

Gang Chen, Guomin Zhang, Xiao-Hua Jin

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Project alliancing/alliance is an alternative to traditional contracting methods in procuring infrastructure projects. Over the past decade, alliance has attracted wide research interest. However, previous research has less considered the interorganizational cost management (IOCM) practices in alliances. When looking at alliance as an interorganizational relationship in which both the owner and construction service providers play important roles, IOCM is highly relevant. In this study, IOCM in alliances is defined as contracting parties’ coordinated efforts to reduce the shared costs. Through interviews with Australian alliance managers, this study investigated IOCM practices and techniques regarding how alliances develop the project proposal, set target costs, and make cost more effective during the delivery phase. A number of IOCM practices have been identified. As one of the only several studies regarding IOCM in the construction management discipline, this study is the first attempt to explore IOCM in construction alliances. The results indicated that many of the IOCM practices and techniques could also be used in construction transaction relationships.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationChallenges in Innovation, Integration and Collaboration in Construction & Engineering: Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, 19-21 December 2013, Bangkok, Thailand
    PublisherEast Carolina University
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)9780989462303
    Publication statusPublished - 2013
    EventInternational Conference on Construction in the 21st Century -
    Duration: 19 Dec 2013 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Construction in the 21st Century
    Period19/12/13 → …

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