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Altayeb, S (1992) Efficacy of Drug Testing Programs Implemented by Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 780–90.

Bubbers, G and Christian, J (1992) Hypertext and Claim Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 716–30.

Hijazi, A M, AbouRizk, S M and Halpin, D W (1992) Modeling and Simulating Learning Development in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 685–700.

Hinze, J and Wiegand, F (1992) Role of Designers in Construction Worker Safety. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 677–84.

Jaselskis, E J and Russell, J S (1992) Risk Analysis Approach to Selection of Contractor Evaluation Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 814–21.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Owners; Contractors; Selection; Evaluation; Risk management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1992)118:4(814)
  • Abstract:
    Every project owner is faced with the contract administration decision of what evaluation method to select to adequately establish and ensure the qualification of candidate construction contractors. The evaluation methods available include (1) owner-contractor prequalification, (2) surety bonding, or (3) owner-contractor prequalification along with surety bonding. This paper describes an investigation into these evaluation methods and their impact on project outcome: (1) failure or (2) nonfailure. Failure is defined in this study as a significant breach of the contractor's legal responsibilities to the owner (for example, bankruptcy or material breach of contract related to meeting desired project objectives such as cost, schedule, and quality). Data were collected using a questionnaire survey and personal interviews. With regard to the questionnaire survey, 85 different organizations responsed and provided a total of 120 projects; 47 involved a contractor failure. Twenty industry experts provided probabilities associated with the various project outcomes. Expected value theory is used to determine expected outcomes of relevant project performance parameters. Results demonstrate that better owner-contractor evaluation leads to enhanced project performance.

Liska, R W and Snell, B (1992) Financial Incentive Programs for Average‐Size Construction Firm. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 667–76.

Moselhi, O, Fazio, P and Hason, S (1992) Automation of Concrete Slab‐on‐Grade Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 731–48.

Russell, J S and Jaselskis, E J (1992) Predicting Construction Contractor Failure Prior to Contract Award. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 791–811.

Sanvido, V E and Paulson, B C (1992) Site‐Level Construction Information System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 701–15.

Syal, M G, Grobler, F, Willenbrock, J H and Parfitt, M K (1992) Construction Project Planning Process Model for Small‐Medium Builders. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 651–66.

Thomas, H R, Sanders, S R and Bilal, S (1992) Comparison of Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 635–50.

Thomas, H R, Smith, G R and Ponderlick, R M (1992) Resolving Contract Disputes Based on Differing‐Site‐Condition Clause. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 767–79.

Tommelein, I D, Levitt, R E and Hayes‐Roth, B (1992) SightPlan Model for Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 118(04), 749–66.