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Baroudi, B and Metcalfe, M (2011) A human perspective of contractor prequalification. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 60-70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Prequalification; human aspects; soft systems
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v11i2.2106
  • Abstract:
    The contractor prequalification topic has had much written on it over the last two decades. In the past it has been primarily viewed in terms of the appropriate selection of contractors for construction projects. There has been extensive research interest into the functional and process driven aspects of contractor prequalification. However, there has been little research taking a more holistic view of contractor prequalification in terms of the human aspects that surround it. Hence, gaining a wider appreciation on how prequalification systems affect the major stakeholders seems warranted. The use of soft systems thinking allowed for an in-depth and contextual analysis of prequalification issues. This necessitated unstructured in-depth interviews to be carried out with senior industry practitioners. Sifting through their respective experiences allowed for an alternative view of contractor prequalification systems. It allowed a very human perspective of prequalification to emerge. The research suggests that viewing prequalification systems from a human perspective provides a fuller picture of their true benefits and limitations.

Coggins, J (2011) From disparity to harmonisation of construction industry payment legislation in Australia: a proposal for a dual process of adjudication based upon size of progress payment claim. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 34-59.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G, Runeson, G and Dainty, A (2011) Investigating informality in construction: philosophy, paradigm and practice. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 84-98.

Kaewsri, N and Tonghong, T (2011) An investigation of women engineers in non-traditional occupations in the Thai construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 1-21.

Onukwube, H and Iyagba, R (2011) Construction professionals job performance and characteristics: a comparison of indigenous and expatriate construction companies in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 71-83.

Ramachandra, T and Rotimi, J (2011) The nature of payment problems in the New Zealand construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 22-33.

Runeson, G (2011) The demise of the journal ranking: a victory for common sense. Construction Economics and Building, 11(02), 99-100.