INNOVATIVE PROCUREMENT PART OF THE FINNISH INFRA TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

The paper reviews the new National Technology Program initiated by the National Technology Agency of Finland in January 2001. The purpose of the program is to support development leading to a desired change in infrastructure construction and maintenance. Some of the results expected include: innovative procurements practices for new markets, creation of new business opportunities and international competitiveness; continuing development of new areas of knowledge, scope of business, and new partnerships; implementing information technology into all processes; and development of sustainability guidelines, working methods, products and materials.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/31984593
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Both English and French versions of the paper are provided.
• Corporate Authors:

  World Road Association (PIARC)

  La Grande Arche, Paroi Nord, Niveau 5
  F-92055 La Defense Cedex,   France 
• Authors:
  • KARJALUOTO, E
• Publication Date: 2003-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 22-25
• Serial:
  • Routes/Roads
  • Issue Number: 318
  • Publisher: World Road Association (PIARC)
  • ISSN: 0004-556X
  • Serial URL: http://www.piarc.org/en/publications/Routes-Roads-Magazine/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Business practices; Competition; Construction; Information technology; Infrastructure; Maintenance; Partnerships; Procurement; Sustainable development; Technology
• Geographic Terms: Finland
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00961500
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 7 2003 12:00AM