On the amount and timing of project payments with hints to customary contracting in Germany

Kimms, Alf

doi:10.1590/s0104-530x2007000300002

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“…The construction industry players are faced with the dilemma of bidding under competitive environment where the bid must be low enough to win the contract and high enough to attain the expected profit margin (Kimms, 2007). In coping with the situation, the contractor will normally ensure that appropriate cost estimate is determined with adequate mark up.…”

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Factors Influencing Success Rate of Contractors in Competitive Bidding for Construction Works in South-East, Nigeria

Aje¹,

Oladinrin²,

Nwaole³

2016

JCDC

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The focal point of this study was to assess the perspectives of construction professionals on factors influencing tender prices of construction works and the contribution of the factors to the success rate of contractors. Using literature review and questionnaire survey, 15 factors were identified in respect to contractors' tender price and success rate in Nigeria. The findings of this study based on the results of statistical analyses (mean score and chi-square) reveal that all the construction professionals (architects, builders, engineers and quantity surveyors) are of the opinion that material availability, labour productivity and level of profit are the most significant factors that highly influence tender price of construction works and consequently affect the success rate of contractors in competitive bidding. Project definition and construction plan have least influence on contractors' tender price. Also, it was found that government policy does not have significant effect on contractors' success rate in competitive bidding in Nigeria. It is hoped that the information presented in this paper will be of interest to all parties concerned, including Nigerian construction companies and foreign companies planning to enter the Nigerian construction market. In addition, while the research focused on a particular country, Nigeria, the study can be replicated in other countries particularly developing countries and the results can be compared.

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Factors Influencing Success Rate of Contractors in Competitive Bidding for Construction Works in South-East, Nigeria

Aje¹,

Oladinrin²,

Nwaole³

2016

JCDC

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Understanding the key factors of operating environment for small and medium contractors in the developing economies: the case of Ethiopia

Aboneh

Mahesh

2023

JEDT

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Purpose Small and medium contractors (SMCs) play a significant role in socioeconomic development. Their strong links with other sectors of the economy have a multiplier effect on any country’s growth. However, the construction business, especially for SMCs, is not an easy business as several roadblocks affect their sustenance. This study aims to examine the factors affecting the sustainable competency of SMCs emerging from the business environment in which the Ethiopian construction industry (CI) operates. Design/methodology/approach A literature review was conducted to identify 39 factors arising from five core sources (i.e. government policies, regulatory frameworks, industry networks, competitive bidding culture and construction technology and innovation). A questionnaire survey was conducted to gather industry stakeholders’ perceptions of the identified factors, and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings Findings indicate 37 significant factors affecting sustainable competency arising from five sources, and the top factors from their respective sources were unfavorable financial policy; unfavorable economic regulatory framework; lack of trust between parties in the industry; inability of SMCs to compete with bigger construction companies; and poor linkages between CI and research and development institutions. Furthermore, factor analysis identified 12 components, and the top ones were competition and uncertainties in the supply chain; unsuitable bidding environment; and ineffective industry networks. Originality/value The findings will contribute to the body of knowledge on the factors affecting the sustainable competency of SMCs in the Ethiopian CI. They also indicate priority areas of competitiveness improvement and have implications for decision-makers.

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Contractors’ Competitiveness Measurement in International Competitive Bid of Ethiopian Road Projects

Dereje¹,

Mengesha²

2023

IJMH

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The competitiveness of organizations and the development of competitive strategies have become important issues in the construction industry. Therefore, this research sought to create a statistical model framework to enhance domestic road contractors’ competitiveness when bidding for the International Competitive Bid in Ethiopia. This has been addressed by studying the challenges faced by domestic contractors in International competitive bids. The study considered structured questionnaires, interviews, and case studies for data. To measure the level of competitiveness a statistical model was generated based on factor analysis and multiple regression with the aid of software. It’s been found that challenges mainly on core competency, owner's tough requirement, public construction policies, and etc. as critical factors which construction stakeholders need to give emphasis on.

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On the amount and timing of project payments with hints to customary contracting in Germany

Cited by 3 publications

References 41 publications

Factors Influencing Success Rate of Contractors in Competitive Bidding for Construction Works in South-East, Nigeria

Factors Influencing Success Rate of Contractors in Competitive Bidding for Construction Works in South-East, Nigeria

Understanding the key factors of operating environment for small and medium contractors in the developing economies: the case of Ethiopia

Contractors’ Competitiveness Measurement in International Competitive Bid of Ethiopian Road Projects

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