Project owners need sophisticated business partners

摘要

In the 1990s project owners have become more informed and experienced in the overall process of creating the built environment, leading them to have much higher expecta- tions of the architectural, engineering, and construction (A/E/C)professionals with whom they work. Only companies that meet their new standards will continue to suc- ceed in the next century. In the past, owners were obligated To purchase construction services from A fragmented, combative delivery sys- Tem.