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Bowen, P, Edwards, P and Lingard, H (2013) Workplace stress among construction professionals in South Africa: The role of harassment and discrimination. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 620-35.

Ding, Z, Ng, F F and Wang, J (2013) The mediation role of trust in knowledge sharing: A cognitive perspective in Chinese architectural design teams. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 604-19.

Josephson, P-E and Björkman, L (2013) Why do work sampling studies in construction? The case of plumbing work in Scandinavia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 589-603.

Ling, F Y Y and Ang, W T (2013) Using control systems to improve construction project outcomes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 576-88.

Nguyen, L D and Nguyen, H T (2013) Relationship between building floor and construction labor productivity: A case of structural work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 563-75.

Weisheng, L, Liu, A M M, Hongdi, W and Zhongbing, W (2013) Procurement innovation for public construction projects: A study of agent-construction system and public-private partnership in China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 20(06), 543-62.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Agent construction system; China; Procurement; Procurement innovation; Public-private partnership
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2011-0084
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to attempt to shed light on procurement innovation by examining two state-of-the-art procurement systems in China – an agent-construction system (ACS or in Chinese Dai Jian Zhi) and public-private partnership (PPP), with special consideration given to the systems’ particular political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal (PESTEL) background. Design/methodology/approach – The paper does so by using content analyses, semi-structured interviews, and a “PESTEL-Procurement Innovation” framework. Findings – It is found that PPP has not been as popular as expected, while the ACS, which is little known to the international construction management community, is widespread in China. The study of ACS and PPP further reveals that congruence between a procurement system and its external PESTEL conditions is essential for procurement innovation. Research limitations/implications – The “PESTEL-Procurement Innovation” framework could be a useful tool for devising procurement innovation; although there are many questions yet to be answered by further research. Practical implications – The paper provides useful insights into procurement innovation, particularly when governments worldwide are searching for innovative procurement systems to help deliver public projects and services. Originality/value – The paper possesses originality in that it tackles procurement innovation, an area that is under researched in construction management. It exhorts the re-connection between a procurement system and its external PESTEL conditions for devising bona fide procurement innovations.