10 Questions
In the construction industry, procurement refers to:
The processes and procedures involved in the acquisition of an asset (building)
What does the term 'procurement' encompass beyond the built environment?
The purchase of anything from a small family car to a multi-million pound nuclear defence system
Who typically performs the role of a 'procurement manager' in the built environment?
Various actors within the project such as clients, project managers, and specialist consultants
What has procurement become in the context of the built environment?
A discipline area (or indeed profession) in its own right
What does the term 'procurement manager' signify in the built environment?
A role performed by various actors within the project such as clients, project managers, and specialist consultants
What does the term 'procurement' encompass in the construction industry?
Processes and procedures involved in acquiring an asset (building)
Who typically performs the role of a 'procurement manager' in the built environment?
Clients, project managers, specialist consultants
What does the term 'procurement' encompass beyond the built environment?
Purchasing of various items from a family car to a nuclear defence system
What has procurement become in the built environment?
A discipline area or profession in its own right
What is rare to encounter in the built environment?
A 'procurement manager'
Test your knowledge of construction procurement and its impact on project costs with this quiz. Explore the processes and procedures involved in acquiring assets in the construction industry. Learn about the relationship between procurement, design, construction, and commissioning of new projects.
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