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Abduh, M and Skibniewski, M J (2004) Electronic networking technologies in construction. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 17–42.

Acharya, N K, Lee, Y-D and Im, H-M (2006) Design errors: tragic for the clients. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 177–90.

Ahmad, R K and Gibb, A G F (2003) Measuring safety culture with SPMT: field-data. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 29–44.

Al-Kaisy, A and Nassar, K (2005) Nighttime construction issues revisited. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 139–56.

Appleton, B J A, Niaz, M A, Abourizk, S M, Al-Hussein, M and Mohamed, Y (2006) Priority rating logic simulation model for tower crane operations management. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 133–47.

Aranda, G and Finch, E (2003) Using repertory grids to measure changes in risk-taking behaviour. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 101–14.

Cheng, E W L, Li, H, Shen, L Y and Fong, P S W (2002) Ranking of construction information for various functions of the general contractors: a preliminary study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 181–91.

Chew, A T W and Ling, F Y Y (2002) Increasing Singapore's construction productivity through construction process re-engineering. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 123–45.

Choi, S D, Griinke, D and Lederer, M (2006) Fall protection equipment effects on productivity and safety in residential roofing construction. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 149–57.

Chow, L J, Then, D and Skitmore, M (2005) Characteristics of teamwork in Singapore construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 15–46.

Coble, R J and Haupt, T C (2000) Effecting safety in affordable housing projects using automation. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 1–8.

Consoli, G G S (2006) Correctional management attitudes to private prison design and construction briefs in Australia. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 99–109.

Crawford, R H (2005) Validation of the use of input-output data for embodied energy analysis of the Australian construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 71–90.

Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M, Ansari, K H and Jackson, J (2004) Creating equality in the construction industry: an agenda for change for women and ethnic minorities. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 75–86.

Du, J J, Zhou, J, Liu, C and Picken, D (2006) Exploring turnover intention of construction managers in China. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 191–205.

Dulaimi, M F (2005) The influence of academic education and formal training on the project manager's behavior. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 179–93.

Edum-Fotwe, F T, Kululanga, G K and McCaffer, R (2000) Application of organic learning styles to construction management. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 53–8.

Farrell, P and Gale, A (2000) The site manager: role, education and training in the UK. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 43–52.

Formoso, C T, Santos, A D and Powell, J A (2002) An exploratory study on the applicability of process transparency in construction sites. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 35–54.

Gidado, K (2004) Enhancing the prime contractor's pre-construction planning. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 87–106.

Green, S D (2002) The human resource management implications of lean construction: critical perspectives and conceptual chasms. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 147–65.

Haupt, T C (2003) A study of management attitudes to a performance approach to construction worker safety. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 87–100.

Hinze, J and Godfrey, R (2003) An Evaluation of Safety Performance Measures for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 5–15.

Holt, G D and Edwards, D J (2005) Domestic builder selection in the uk housing repair and maintenance sector: a critique. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 123–37.

Irizarry, J and Abraham, D M (2006) Assessment of risk perception of ironworkers. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 111–32.

Kim, J, Lee, S-Y and McGeorge, D (2000) A study of real estate trust institutions in Korea. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 33–42.

Kim, Y-W and Ballard, G (2002) Earned value method and customer earned value. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 55–66.

Koch, C (2004) Can knowledge management become global? - consulting engineering companies in the knowledge economy. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 107–24.

Koksal, A and Arditi, D (2004) An input/output model for business failures in the construction industry. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 1–16.

Koskela, L, Huovila, P and Leinonene, J (2002) Design management in building construction: From theory to practice. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 1–16.

Lin, E T A and Wen, K P T (2005) Singapore's contractors' attitudes towards safety culture. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 157–78.

Ling, F Y Y (2005) Global factors affecting margin-size of construction projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 91–106.

Lingard, H and Yesilyurt, Z (2003) The Effect of Attitudes on the Occupational Safety Actions of Australian Construction Workers: The Results of a Field Study. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 59–69.

Louzolo-Kimbembé, P and Pettang, C (2006) A new approach for construction planning in the developing countries: the sub-structure chaining diagram (SSCD). Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 159–76.

Malekzadeh, H, Edwards, D J and Harris, F C (2005) Simulating the ground freezing process: a decision support model. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 107–21.

Miles, R S and Ballard, G (2002) Problems in the interface between mechanical design and construction: A research proposal. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 83–95.

Miller, C J M, Packham, G A and Thomas, B C (2002) Harmonization between main contractors and subcontractors: a prerequisite for lean construction?. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 67–82.

Min, W and Pheng, L S (2005) EOQ with a price discount versus JIT purchasing: an alternative analysis in the ready-mixed concrete industry. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 47–69.

Mohamed, S (2003) Adaptation of the balanced scorecard to measure organizational safety culture. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 45–57.

Nielsen, Y, Bouchlaghem, D, Koseoglu, O O, Erdogan, B and Anumba, C J (2006) Integration of visualisation & mobile technologies in construction. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 227–46.

Oyegoke, A S (2006) Construction industry overview in the UK, US, Japan and Finland: a comparative analysis. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 13–31.

Pheng, L S and Lim, R B L (2000) Quality system QS 9000 for construction: is the industry in Singapore ready?. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 19–31.

Poon, J (2004) Development of an expert system modelling the construction process. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 125–38.

Preece, C N and Khalil, I I M (2000) Preliminary research into internal marketing as a strategic business philosophy in construction contracting. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 9–17.

Rustom, R N and Amer, M I (2006) Modeling the factors affecting quality in building construction projects in Gaza Strip. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 33–47.

Seydel, A, Wilson, O D and Skitmore, M R (2002) Financial evaluation of waste management methods: a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 167–79.

Shash, A A and Ahcom, J (2006) Organizational aspects of planning and scheduling subsystem. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 247–65.

Singh, A (2002) Lean engineering for mass housing - design, manufacture and site erection. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 97–122.

Suraji, A, Sulaiman, K, Mahyuddin, N and Mohamed, O (2006) Rethinking construction safety: an introduction to total safety management. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 49–63.

Treloar, G J (2000) Streamlined life cycle assessment of domestic structural wall members. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 69–76.

Trethewy, R W (2003) OHS performance: improved indicators for construction contractors. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 17–27.

Trethewy, R W, Atkinson, M and Falls, B (2003) Improved Hazard Identification for Contractors in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Research, 4(01), 71–85.

Tse, R Y C and Choy, L (2005) Is it training in construction industry useful?. Journal of Construction Research, 6(01), 1–13.

Tse, R Y C and Webb, J R (2006) An economic analysis of housing construction evidence from Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 1–12.

Tse, R Y C and Webb, J R (2000) The relationship between GDP and construction flows: a re-examination. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 61–8.

Tse, R Y C, Chiang, Y H, Hui, E C M, Raftery, J and Chan, T Y M (2000) Review of construction industry in Asia. Journal of Construction Research, 1(01), 77–86.

Webb, R M, Smallwood, J and Haupt, T C (2004) The potential of 4d cad as a tool for construction management. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 43–60.

Whelton, M G and Ballard, G (2002) Decriptive design study: a building facility renewal planning study. Journal of Construction Research, 3(01), 17–33.

Williamson, M, Wilson, O, Skitmore, M and Runeson, G (2004) Client abuses of the competitive tendering system: some general principles and a case study. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 61–73.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Competition; tendering; bidding; code of tendering; tendering abuses; tendering dysfunctions; tendering regulation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/05/0501/S160994510400005X.html
  • Abstract:

    What constitutes unacceptable client behaviour in competitive tendering is considered based on theoretical, legislative and moral considerations. A range of malpractices is then identified through the examination of reported abuses. Finally, a case study is presented which illustrates some of these practices and the difficulties faced by those affected in offering resistance. It is suggested that a practical solution may found by requiring clients to make a more direct contribution to tenderers’ costs.

Wong, C H and Sloan, B (2006) An empirical survey of the UK construction SMEs' e-procurement readiness from the e-legal aspects. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 81–97.

Wu, D, Chan, E H W and Shen, L (2004) Scoring system for measuring contractor's environmental performance. Journal of Construction Research, 5(01), 139–47.

Yang, C-P (2006) Factors affecting the performance of public projects in Taiwan. Journal of Construction Research, 7(01), 207–25.