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Chang, L M, Georgy, M E and AbdelRazig, Y A (2000) Warranting Quality of Steel Bridge Coating. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 374–80.

Chua, D K H and Li, D (2000) Key Factors in Bid Reasoning Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 349–57.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2000)126:5(349)
  • Abstract:
    The bidding decision is a complex problem affected by numerous factors. The current study collected a list of determining factors from the results of past research and opinions of six experienced practitioners in competitive bidding. Based on these factors, a bid reasoning model was established to go deeply into the bid decision process. Differing from other earlier work, this model-oriented study focuses on the effects of the determining factors on four reasoning subgoals: competition, risk, company's position in bidding, and need for work. Their different contributions to each reasoning subgoal were reviewed under three main construction procurement methods, namely, unit rate contract, lump sum contract, and design/build contract. The Analytic Hierarchy Process technique was applied in this study. A survey questionnaire was developed with four hierarchies being formulated respectively for the four reasoning subgoals. The survey was conducted in two steps, the pilot survey among the six experienced practitioners and the subsequent one among 153 top contractors in Singapore. From this survey, a set of top key factors and their relative importance weights were identified. This result together with the bid reasoning model can serve as the framework for the further development of the bid decision support system.

Hinze, J and Wilson, G (2000) Moving toward a Zero Injury Objective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 399–403.

Holland, N and Hinze, J (2000) Daylight Savings Time Changes and Construction Accidents. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 404–6.

Luna, R and Wu, Y (2000) Simulation of Temperature and Stress Fields during RCC Dam Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 381–8.

Mitropoulos, P and Tatum, C B (2000) Forces Driving Adoption of New Information Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 340–8.

Navon, R, Shapira, A and Shechori, Y (2000) Automated Rebar Constructability Diagnosis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 389–97.

O'Brien, W J and Fischer, M A (2000) Importance of Capacity Constraints to Construction Cost and Schedule. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 366–73.

Palaneeswaran, E and Kumaraswamy, M M (2000) Contractor Selection for Design/Build Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 331–9.

Schexnayder, C (2000) John F. Stevens—A Great Civil Engineer. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 325–30.

Thomas, H R and Sanvido, V E (2000) Role of the Fabricator in Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(05), 358–65.