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Abdullahi, B, Ibrahim, Y M, Ibrahim, A and Bala, K (2019) Development of e-tendering evaluation system for Nigerian public sector. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 122–49.

Acheamfour, V K, Kissi, E, Adjei-Kumi, T and Adinyira, E (2019) Review of empirical arguments on contractor pre-qualification criteria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 70–83.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction project management; Construction contracts; Project and construction management; Contractor selection; Contractor prequalification; Prequalification; Prequalification criteria; Contractor prequalification criteria;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1726-0531
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-03-2019-0067
  • Abstract:
    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 basis of every prequalification model primarily relates to the measurement and judgement of prospective contractors based on a set of decision criteria. This paper aims to address the gap by reviewing academic papers on contractor prequalification criteria. Design/methodology/approach A desktop search was conducted under the “T/A/K (title/abstract/keyword)” field of the Scopus search engine. A total of 49 papers were initially identified; however, only peer reviewed journals were selected for the study; therefore, a sample of 36 was subsequently used. Further filtering was done in which 26 papers were found valid for further analysis as it was realized that, not all the identified papers presented empirical arguments about the issue of contractor pre-qualification criteria. The selected 26 papers were subjected to content analysis to identify the key contractor pre-qualification criteria. Findings A total of 41 criteria were identified which were subsequently classified into six main categories, namely, technical considerations, management considerations, financial considerations, reputation considerations, general experience considerations and health, safety and environmental considerations. There was an indication that, the involvement of health, safety and environmental considerations in contractor prequalification proceedings is limited. Research limitations/implications The major limitation of this research was the limited number of papers selected for further analysis based on the Scopus search engine. The identified criteria serve as a basis for further empirical studies on contractor prequalification criteria. Practical implications The outcome of this study broadens the understanding of practitioners and researchers on the various criteria for contractor prequalification. Originality/value By critically reviewing available literature on contractor prequalification, the study sets the tone for further empirical studies on contractor prequalification.

Adu, E T and Opawole, A (2019) Assessment of performance of teamwork in construction projects delivery in South-Southern Nigeria. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 230–50.

Dadzie, J, Runeson, G and Ding, G (2019) Assessing determinants of sustainable upgrade of existing buildings. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 270–92.

Hellas, M S, Chaib, R and Verzea, I (2019) Artificial intelligence treating the problem of uncertainty in quantitative risk analysis (QRA). Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 40–54.

Hulio, Z H and Jiang, W (2019) An assessment of effects of non-stationary operational conditions on wind turbine under different wind scenario. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 102–21.

Ibn Majdoub Hassani, Z, El Barkany, A, Jabri, A, El Abbassi, I and Darcherif, A M (2019) Hybrid approach for solving the integrated planning and scheduling production problem. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 172–89.

Luo, Z, Chen, Y, Cen, K, Pan, H, Zhong, M and He, J (2019) Research on comprehensive environmental impact assessment of shale gas development. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 1–20.

Mengistu, D G and Mahesh, G (2019) Dimensions for improvement of construction management practice in Ethiopian construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 21–39.

Neshat, N, Hadian, H and Rahimi Alangi, S (2019) Technological learning modelling towards sustainable energy planning. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 84–101.

Othman, A A E and Khalil, M H (2019) Divergent heritage sustainability: a threefold approach through lean talent management. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 150–71.

Patel, T D, Haupt, T C and Bhatt, T (2019) Fuzzy probabilistic approach for risk assessment of BOT toll roads in Indian context. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 251–69.

Soltani, M, Aouag, H and Mouss, M D (2019) An integrated framework using VSM, AHP and TOPSIS for simplifying the sustainability improvement process in a complex manufacturing process. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 211–29.

Syed Abu Bakar, S P, Jaafar, M and Muhibudin, M (2019) Intensifying business success of Malaysian housing development firms through entrepreneurial learning. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 190–210.

Yap, J B H and Toh, H M (2019) Investigating the principal factors impacting knowledge management implementation in construction organisations. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology , 18(01), 55–69.