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Abraham, D M and Yeh, M H J (1999) Breakwater construction: an effective method for industrial waste utilization. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 145–54.

Al-Tabtabai, H and Alex, A P (1999) Using genetic algorithms to solve optimization problems in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 121–32.

Alshawi, M and Hassan, Z (1999) Integrated models for construction planning: object flow and relationship. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 197–212.

Bhokha, S and Ogunlana, S O (1999) Application of artificial neural network to forecast construction duration of buildings at the pre-design stage. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 133–44.

Bowen, P A, Pearl, R G and Edwards, P J (1999) Client briefing processes and procurement method selection: a South African study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 91–104.

Emmitt, S (1999) Architectural management: an evolving field. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 188–96.

Liu, A M-M (1999) A research model of project complexity and goal commitment effects on project outcome. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 105–11.

Ndekugri, I and McDonnell, B (1999) Differing site conditions risks: a FIDIC/engineering and construction contract comparison. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 177–87.

Ng, S T, Skitmore, M R and Smith, N J (1999) Decision-makers' perceptions in the formulation of pre-qualification criteria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 155–65.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: contractor pre-qualification; decision criteria; discriminant analysis
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ecam/1999/00000006/00000002/art00089
  • Abstract:
    Contractor pre-qualification involves the establishment of a standard for measuring and assessing the capabilities of potential tenderers. The required standard is based on a set of pre-qualification criteria (PQC) that is intended to reflect the objectives of the client and the requirements of the project. However, many pre-qualifiers compile a set of PQC according to their own idiosyncratic perceptions of the importance of individual PQC. As a result, sets of PQC, and hence pre-qualification standards, vary between pre-qualifiers. This paper reports on an investigation of the nature of the divergencies of the perceived importance of individual PQC by different groups of pre-qualifiers via a large-scale empirical survey conducted in the UK. The results support the conclusion that there are significant systematic differences between groups of pre-qualifiers, with the individual PQC that contribute most to the differences being the method of procurement, size of project, standard of quality, financial stability, project complexity, claim and contractual dispute and length of time in business.

Walker, A and Wing, C K (1999) The relationship between construction project management theory and transaction cost economics. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 166–76.

Wantanakorn, D, Mawdesley, M J and Askew, W H (1999) Management errors in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 6(02), 112–20.