ABSTRACT
In the modern construction process an increasingly major role is played by subcontractors. Despite the importance of subcontracting very little has been written on the performance of main contractors viewed by subcontractors, and how their dealings with subcontractors can be improved. This paper presents a survey which focused on these subjects with particular emphasis on payment issues, communications, feedback, selection, tendering, contracts management and contract administration. The paper provides information on how a particular UK building company’s performance compares to that of other main contractors. Earlier involvement of subcontractors in the building process was seen to cultivate mutual understanding and develop trust. Main contractors feedback was seen as being only adequate, whilst it was felt that tender feedback would help subcontractors become more competitive. Inviting subcontractors to tender was seen as an infrequent method of obtaining subcontractor tenders. Abbreviations used: (SC)
= Subcontractor(s)
(MC)= Main Contractor
(PWP)= Pay when Paid
(PDM)= Project Design Managers
Le role des entreprises de sous traitance dans le processus de construction moderne prend de plus en plus d’importance. Malgré l’importance de la sous traitance, il y’a trés peu d’information concernant la performance des entreprises principales vues par les entreprise de sous traitance. Cet article presente une etude qui a été focalisée dans ce domaine concentrant sur les payements, communications, feed-back, selections, soumissions, gestion des contrats et administration des contrats. L’article demontre comment la performance d’une société de construction au Royaume Uni se compare aux autres entreprises principales. Une participation plus avancée des entreprises de sous traitance dans le processus de construction peux améliorer la comprehension et créer une atmosphere de confiance. Le feed-back des entreprises principales est juste acceptable, alors qu’il a été demontré que le feed-back de la soumission aide les entreprises de sous traitance a être plus competitifs. Inviter les entreprises de sous traitance a soumissionner a été considéré comme methode peu frequente pour obtenir des soumissions de ses entreprises.
