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Arditi, D and Gunaydin, H M (1998) Factors That Affect Process Quality in the Life Cycle of Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 194–203.

Eskins, W A (1998) CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW COLEMAN BRIDGE: FIFTH ROEBLING LECTURE, 1997. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 173–5.

Everett, J G, Halkali, H and Schlaff, T G (1998) Time-Lapse Video Applications for Construction Project Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 204–9.

Hegazy, T and Ayed, A (1998) Neural Network Model for Parametric Cost Estimation of Highway Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 210–8.

Jaselskis, E J and Talukhaba, A (1998) Bidding Considerations in Developing Countries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 185–93.

Mattila, K G and Abraham, D M (1998) Resource Leveling of Linear Schedules Using Integer Linear Programming. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 232–44.

Rosenfeld, Y, Navon, R and Cohen, L (1998) Methodology for Prioritizing Cost-Effective Construction Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 176–84.

Shash, A A (1998) Bidding Practices of Subcontractors in Colorado. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 219–25.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1998)124:3(219)
  • Abstract:
    Despite their significant role in construction projects, subcontractors have not been given fair attention by industry researchers. The literature contains very few studies focusing on subcontractors' bidding practices. Subcontractors were contacted via a questionnaire to collect information revealing these bidding practices. This study details knowledge of actual subcontractors' bidding practices including the invitation to bid, bid submission, pre- and postbid negotiation, and the relationship with contractors. The results show that contractors' bid invitations are poorly prepared and contain very abstract information. Upon acceptance, a subcontractor prepares and submits quotations to all inviting contractors just a few hours before the main bid opening time. Some subcontractors attempt to induce contractors to divulge other subcontractors' quotations, but the majority of contractors refuse to release such information. On the other hand, some contractors shop for bids after the award of the main contract. All contractors negotiate with subcontractors after the award of the main contract. Timely payments and price fluctuations are the major elements of the negotiations. Suggestions are presented to contractors and subcontractors for improving subcontractors' bidding practices.

Slaughter, E S (1998) Models of Construction Innovation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 124(03), 226–31.