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AbouRizk, S (2010) Role of Simulation in Construction Engineering and Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1140–53.

González, V, Alarcón, L F, Maturana, S, Mundaca, F and Bustamante, J (2010) Improving Planning Reliability and Project Performance Using the Reliable Commitment Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1129–39.

Hegazy, T and Menesi, W (2010) Critical Path Segments Scheduling Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1078–85.

Kheni, N A, Gibb, A G F and Dainty, A R J (2010) Health and Safety Management within Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Developing Countries: Study of Contextual Influences. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1104–15.

Leung, M, Chan, Y and Yuen, K (2010) Impacts of Stressors and Stress on the Injury Incidents of Construction Workers in Hong Kong. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1093–103.

Powell, R and Copping, A (2010) Sleep Deprivation and Its Consequences in Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1086–92.

Shen, Y and Luo, Y Z (2010) Accumulative Sliding Construction Method for Large-Span Latticed Shells. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1154–7.

Tan, Y, Shen, L and Langston, C (2010) Contractors’ Competition Strategies in Bidding: Hong Kong Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1069–77.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Competition; Bids; Frequency; Contractors; Hong Kong; Competition strategy; Bidding; Frequency; Effectiveness; Cluster analysis;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000219
  • Abstract:
    Selecting an appropriate competition strategy in bidding is the ambition of most contractors. The multiple requirements of clients encourage contractors to consider other strategies to deliver additional benefits besides offering a low-price bid. Offering low bids will reduce contractors’ profits and potentially make development less attractive. Contractors need to understand their specific resources that generate competitive advantage and accordingly develop strategies to win contracts. This paper reports the findings from a recent survey on competition strategies in the Hong Kong construction industry. Thirteen typical bidding strategies, their used frequency in bidding, and their effectiveness for winning contracts of different types and between different groups of contractors are studied. The analysis of findings is explored to provide local contractors and clients with new insights into competition strategies in bidding.

Wong, C K, Fung, I W H and Tam, C M (2010) Comparison of Using Mixed-Integer Programming and Genetic Algorithms for Construction Site Facility Layout Planning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(10), 1116–28.