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Bai, Y, Burkett, W R and Nash, P T (2006) Lessons Learned from an Emergency Bridge Replacement Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 338–44.

Beheiry, S M, Chong, W K and Haas, C T (2006) Examining the Business Impact of Owner Commitment to Sustainability. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 384–92.

Drew, D S and Skitmore, M (2006) Testing Vickery’s Revenue Equivalence Theory in Construction Auctions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 425–8.

Horman, M J, Orosz, M P and Riley, D R (2006) Sequence Planning for Electrical Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 363–72.

O’Connor, J T and Huh, Y (2006) Crew Production Rates for Contract Time Estimation: Beam Erection, Deck, and Rail of Highway Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 408–15.

Pocock, J B, Kuennen, S T, Gambatese, J and Rauschkolb, J (2006) Constructability State of Practice Report. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 373–83.

Shen, L, Lu, W and Yam, M C (2006) Contractor Key Competitiveness Indicators: A China Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 416–24.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Contractors; Competition; China; Case reports;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:4(416)
  • Abstract:
    A proper method to assess contractor competitiveness is important both for assisting clients in the selection of proper contractors and for assisting contractors in the development of more competitive bidding strategies. Previous studies have identified various indicators for assessing contractor competitiveness, and several assessment methods have been introduced. Nevertheless, these studies are limited because they are unable to tell which indicators are more important in different market environments. This paper identifies the key competitiveness indicators (KCIs) for assessing contractor competitiveness in the Chinese construction market. An index value is used to indicate the relative significance of various competitiveness indicators based on which KCIs are identified. The data applied in this study are from a survey of the construction industry in mainland China. The research findings provide valuable information for both existing businesses and the construction professionals who plan to compete for construction works in the Chinese market. The study provides useful references for further studies that compare the KCIs used in the Chinese construction industry and those used in other construction industries.

Shohet, I M (2006) Key Performance Indicators for Strategic Healthcare Facilities Maintenance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 345–52.

Tserng, H P, Yin, S Y L and Li, S (2006) Developing a Resource Supply Chain Planning System for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 393–407.

Zhang, J and El-Diraby, T E (2006) Constructability Analysis of the Bridge Superstructure Rotation Construction Method in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(04), 353–62.