| dc.description.abstract | Construction procurement methods
have developed for decades under four main
categories to address different financial
arrangements, different relationships between
parties, different project delivery methods and to
suit the client’s requirements. The joint venture,
partnering, alliancing and voluntary agreement
were developed as sub-categories of
Collaborative Procurement Methods (CPM).
Currently, these methods are being practised all
over the world considering the benefits it
provides whereas less practice in Sri Lanka (SL)
due to plenty of barriers. This study explored the
current procurement practices in SL,
implementation possibilities and barriers for
successful practising of CPMs in the country.
Further, proposals for mitigating the identified
barriers are also recognized through this study.
To achieve this aim, a comprehensive literature
review, a questionnaire survey and a semistructured
interview survey were conducted.
Less awareness of the concept and associated
benefits, the government’s promotion of
traditional procurement method, and issues in
trust-building among parties were identified as
the foremost barriers for the successful
implementation of CPMs. Moreover, the findings
implied the requirement of cultural changes in
Sri Lankans to experience these new
procurement practices, challenges and to
develop trust between parties within the
construction industry. | en_US |
