Viability of "partnering" in the supply chain of construction subcontracting procurement - A Hong Kong construction industry case study

Partnering has been proven to be successful in the construction industry and there are widespread studies for the implementation between clients and main contractors. However, there has been little work done on its application between main contractors and subcontractors/suppliers. The contracting business fluctuates and there is no guarantee of a secure workload for any main contractor.