THE KESSOCK BRIDGE DESIGN-AND-BUILD CONTRACT, AND PROPOSALS FOR MANAGING SIMILAR CONTRACTS

The paper reviews the Kessock Bridge contract, describing the events leading up to the planning and adoption of this special form of design-and-build contract. The aims, problems and achievements are described, and proposals are put forward for modified procedures which could be adopted for managing similar projects in the future. (Author/TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Thomas Telford Limited

  London,   United Kingdom 
• Authors:
  • Clements, L
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings, Pt 1
• Publication Date: 1984-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 23-34
• Serial:
  • Volume: 76

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Administration; Bridge design; Bridges; Construction management; Contracts; Design; Installation; Methodology; Programming (Planning); Structural design; Tenders
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 137: Bid; 3455: Bridge; 3666: Construction method; 146: Contract; 9011: Design (overall design); 3840: Installation; 9102: Method; 137: Tender; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386000
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM