Practical Project Management for Building and Construction

General Information on Projects  •  15

e procurement should be competitive. If this is not possible because

there is only one supplier (licensed owner or acceptable supplier), an

agreement must be negotiated, which may require considerable time and

skill from the purchaser.

e client must act ethically in all negotiations. Many companies have spe-

cial codes of ethics that helps employees when awkward situations arise. To

act unethical means rogue negotiations and failed projects in the long run.

Providers should fulll their obligations under applicable laws and

regulations including safety, health, environment, unlawful discrimina-

tion, and oen labor union relations. e following procedures have been

identied:

Open procurement. All ...