Contracts and production

Koskela, LJ; Howell, G; Lichtig, W

Abstract

It is argued that a change in the prevailing theory of production is also influencing how contracts, especially in construction, are being conceived. It is contended that the
theoretical shift in question, both in production and contracting, concerns the metaphysical presuppositions of respective theories. This claim is further justified through a critical analysis of how risks and collaboration between parties are considered in conventional contracting.

Citation

Koskela, L., Howell, G., & Lichtig, W. (2006, November). Contracts and production. Presented at CIB W92 Symposium on Sustainability and Value through Construction Procurement, Digital World Centre, Salford Quays

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: CIB W92 Symposium on Sustainability and Value through Construction Procurement
• Conference Location: Digital World Centre, Salford Quays
• Start Date: Nov 29, 2006
• End Date: Dec 2, 2006
• Publication Date: Nov 29, 2006
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 5, 2016
• Keywords: Contract, production, theory, risk
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