Automated two-stage continuous decision support model using exploratory factor analysis-MACBETH-SMART: an application of contractor selection in public sector construction
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DOI: 10.1007/s12652-021-03186-w
Abstract: Public sector client marks contractor selection decisions on technical and financial bid considerations where efficient use of public resources is never unheeded. A plethora of past studies has developed two-stage models; however, continuous assessment of… read more here.
Keywords: contractor; public sector; model; selection ... See more keywords
Contractor Selection for Construction Projects Using Consensus Tools and Big Data
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DOI: 10.1007/s40815-017-0312-3
Abstract: Completing construction projects in time requires highly integrated contractor selection processes. Selecting the ‘best’ contractor is a multi-criteria and multi-group hard decision-making problem. The decision makers (DMs) usually do not have a joint interest in… read more here.
Keywords: construction projects; contractor; contractor selection; big data ... See more keywords
Contractor selection for renovation of cultural heritage buildings by PROMETHEE method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acme.2019.05.008
Abstract: Abstract Cultural heritage buildings have architectural, historical and cultural values creating one of the most dominant features, which is related to the local identity. Its preservation requires consideration, liability, know-how, know-why and experienced employee. Cultural… read more here.
Keywords: contractor; cultural heritage; heritage; contractor selection ... See more keywords
Outsourcing strategy in the presence of the customer returns
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108217
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, we examine a manufacturer's choice of outsourcing contractor, either a competing contractor or a non-competing contractor. Both the manufacturer and the competing contractor (which also produces a product in its own… read more here.
Keywords: contractor; customer returns; manufacturer competing; non competing ... See more keywords
Profitability of contracting business cases for shared photovoltaic generation and renovation measures in a residential multi-apartment building
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.121549
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the profitability of implementing active and passive building retrofitting measures, either individually or combined, within the framework of contracting. Three contracting models are investigated: (i) Photovoltaic (PV) contracting, (ii) renovation contracting,… read more here.
Keywords: retrofitting measures; profitability; profitability contracting; contractor ... See more keywords
Development of a Contractor Failure Prediction Model Using Analytic Network Process
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)ae.1943-5568.0000462
Abstract: Abstract Construction contractor failure is one of the most critical and costly risks for a employer. Despite the ability of the employer to terminate the construction contract due to the contracto... read more here.
Keywords: contractor; prediction model; failure prediction; development contractor ... See more keywords
Key contractor selection criteria for green construction projects in the UAE
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DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2019.1610545
Abstract: Abstract Selecting the appropriate contractor is of paramount importance to the success of any construction project. This is even more important to green construction projects. There is a noticeable surge in the number of green… read more here.
Keywords: construction; contractor; construction projects; selection criteria ... See more keywords
Influence Factors on General Contractor Capability in the Context of Transforming China
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8874579
Abstract: General contracting has gradually become the mainstream mode of project production organizations and the breakthrough point for the transformation of construction industry in China with the deepening of project management and project implementation reform. A… read more here.
Keywords: general contractor; contractor capability; contractor; influence factors ... See more keywords
Bidding Strategy in Construction Public Procurement: A Contractor’s Perspective
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings11020047
Abstract: A contractor’s ability to prepare a competitive bid for a construction tender is crucial for its survival on the market. The bid price estimation strategy should promote the probability of winning a sufficient amount of… read more here.
Keywords: bidding strategy; contractor; strategy; construction ... See more keywords
A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings11060260
Abstract: This research explores the failure of competitively tendered projects in the UK construction industry to procure the most suited contractor(s) to conduct the works. Such work may have equal relevance for other developed nations globally.… read more here.
Keywords: research; construction; study; contractor ... See more keywords
Incentives for Promoting Safety in the Chinese Construction Industry
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13061446
Abstract: Construction accidents occur frequently in China because the supervision of safety standards mandated by the government has not had its intended effect. In this paper, the authors propose a model to incentivize the management of… read more here.
Keywords: safety; government; contractor; model ... See more keywords