In today's rapidly changing markets, how can the construction industry best meet client needs? This article examines the construction industry's introspection and its consideration of appropriate structures to address market-driven demands. Creative and innovative solutions are expected from client analysts, advisers and consultants, from within and outside the construction industry. Creative and innovative solutions are expected from client analysts, advisers and consultants, from within and outside the construction industry. Client demands are responding more rapidly to changing organisational and market imperatives. Typically a building is not necessarily the only, or best, solution. In conclusion, it suggests the effect such directions may have on the procurement of construction facilities. It reviews the past, considers present trends and suggests the effect such directions may have on the procurement of construction facilities.
This paper on adapting to clients' needs in construction is aligned with Facilities, which covers aspects of managing and procuring facilities. Creative and innovative solutions are expected from client analysts, advisers and consultants, from within and outside the construction industry. Previous research conducted in several client organisations at the project initiation (pre‐design) stage indicate that typically a building is not necessarily the only, or best, solution.