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The ethical benefits of trust-based partnering : the example of the construction industry (2002)
Journal Article
McDermott, P., Swan, W., & Wood, G. (2002). The ethical benefits of trust-based partnering : the example of the construction industry. Business Ethics: A European Review, 11(1), 4-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8608.00254

As inter-organisational relations represent an increasingly important element in business the ability to build sustainable relationships becomes a key skill. To achieve sustainable relationships parties need to move from a low trust/low ethics base t... Read More about The ethical benefits of trust-based partnering : the example of the construction industry.

Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement (2001)
Journal Article
Wood, G., & McDermott, P. (2001). Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement. Journal of construction procurement, 7(2), 4-14

The central argument of this paper is that the key to successful implementation of relationship-based procurement strategies lies in trust. Trust is essential to relationships because it is the glue that binds co-operative relationships together. It... Read More about Building on trust: a co-operative approach to construction procurement.

Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking
Thesis
Farag, F. (in press). Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking. (Thesis). University of Salford

Interest in social issues increased in EU member states and the UK where this interest was shown via public policy documents and governmental initiatives to create social value as part of the procurement activities of construction projects. This enco... Read More about Understanding social value creation in public construction projects using systems thinking.

Using soft system methodology to approach social value outcomes in public procurement
Presentation / Conference
Farag, F., & McDermott, P. Using soft system methodology to approach social value outcomes in public procurement

Social value in recent years has been attracting increased attention from public clients where policy documents encouraged clients to maximise their additional outcomes when procuring goods and services. However, social value studies in recent times... Read More about Using soft system methodology to approach social value outcomes in public procurement.

A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry
Thesis
Awuzie, B. O. A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry. (Thesis). University of Salford

In apparent realisation of the place of procurement in driving the implementation of socio-economic policies, successive governments across the globe are increasingly demanding more from suppliers as it pertains to the delivery of socio-economic bene... Read More about A viable infrastructure delivery systems model for achieving socio-economic benefits in the Nigerian oil and gas industry.