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Ali, G M, Kosa, J, Bouferguene, A and Al-Hussein, M (2021) Competitive Assessment of Ice and Frozen Silt Mat for Crane Ground Support Using Finite-Element Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Alsharqawi, M, Abu Dabous, S, Zayed, T and Hamdan, S (2021) Budget Optimization of Concrete Bridge Decks under Performance-Based Contract Settings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Han, B and Leite, F (2021) Measuring the Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality on Construction Design Review Applications: Head-Mounted Display versus Desktop Monitor. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Koc, K and Pelin Gurgun, A (2021) Assessment of Readability Risks in Contracts Causing Conflicts in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Liang, Y, Ashuri, B and Li, M (2021) Forecasting the Construction Expenditure Cash Flow for Transportation Design-Build Projects with a Case-Based Reasoning Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Ma, G, Wu, M, Jia, J and Yang, W (2021) Two-Level Quality Decision Support System for Building Structural Damage Prediction and Maintenance Solution Recommendation in the Operation and Maintenance Phase. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Mohamed, M and Tran, D Q (2021) Risk-Based Inspection Model for Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Pirzadeh, P and Lingard, H (2021) Working from Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Health and Well-Being of Project-Based Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Sharafi, A, Sadegh Amalnick, M and Allah Taleizadeh, A (2021) Outcome of Financial Conflicts in the Operation Phase of Public–Private Partnership Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Wang, X, Ye, K and Arditi, D (2021) Embodied Cost of Collusive Bidding: Evidence from China’s Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Collusive bidding; Collusion cost; Side payment; Penalty; Awarding price; China;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0002044
  • Abstract:
    Collusive bidding is regarded as one of the most socially harmful, anticompetitive, and illegal practices in the construction sector. The process of collusion is hidden from public sight, making it difficult to calculate its cost. A model was developed in this study for calculating the embodied cost of the convenor in collusive bidding cases using the regression analysis technique. The model was tested using 254 publicized collusion cases in China, and the results were verified by online interviews with a fair number of experts with extensive experience. It was found that the embodied collusion cost composed of side payments and administrative penalties has a positive relationship with awarding price. Also, from a box plot, it was found that the embodied collusion cost has a low growth trajectory for lower awarding prices, but remains stable for higher awarding prices. This study provides an effective tool for antitrust authorities to detect the existence of additional cartel members by comparing the difference between the reported and calculated values of side payments.

Ward, M, Poleacovschi, C, Faust, K and Svec, J (2021) Modeling Public Support for Utility Expansions in Displacement Situations. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Xue, J, Shen, G Q, Li, Y, Han, S and Chu, X (2021) Dynamic Analysis on Public Concerns in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: Integrated Topic and Sentiment Modeling Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Zhang, Q, Chen, Z, Li, J and Liu, S (2021) Pressure-Cast-In-Situ Pile with Spray-Expanded Frustum: Construction Equipment and Process. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).

Zhang, X, Le, Y, Liu, Y and Liu, M (2021) Fostering Ambidextrous Innovation in Infrastructure Projects: Differentiation and Integration Tactics of Cross-Functional Teams. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(06).