Purpose The studies on contractor prequalification focus more on the review of models and
algorithms rather than review of the criteria for contractor prequalification. However, the …

Whole life costing (WLC) has become the best practice in construction procurement and it is
likely to be a major issue in predicting whole life costs of a construction project accurately …

Research has shown that while Building information modelling (BIM) is not a new concept,
and that its uptake is becoming an increasingly important factor in the efficiency and …

Purpose–Management capability is one of the major criteria for evaluating construction
contractors during prequalification and tender evaluation This paper aims to investigate the …

Purpose–Prequalification of contractors is a very important step in construction project
procurement under the contract “Due Process” policy in Nigeria. The purpose of this study …

Purpose The selection of the contractor, as a main participant of a construction project, is the
most important and challenging decision process for a client. The purpose of this paper is to …

Bid awarding practice in Palestine suffers from a myriad of problems. The aggressive
competition, as well as the selection of the lowest bidder, may be considered as the major …

This research provides decision makers with vital insights regarding the impact of contractor
performance on the success of residential construction projects in Jordan. Adopting a …

Due to market competition, construction companies often place low bids when tenders are
invited for domestic public construction projects. Over-competition can lead to vicious price …

Contractors play important role in building projects, which is why contractor selection
constitutes a critical decision for project owners. The selection and use of an unsuitable …