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Al-Khalil, M I and Al-Ghafly, M A (1999) Important causes of delay in public utility projects in Saudi Arabia. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 647-55.

Bon, R, Birgonul, T and Ozdogan, I (1999) An input-output analysis of the Turkish construction sector, 1973-1990: a note. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 543-51.

Chen, J J and Chambers, D (1999) Sustainability and the impact of Chinese policy initiatives upon construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 679-87.

Gunner, J and Skitmore, M R (1999) Comparative analysis of pre-bid forecasting of building prices based on Singapore data. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 635-46.

Lam, K C and Runeson, G (1999) Modelling financial decisions in construction firms. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 589-602.

Lo, W, Krizek, R J and Hadavi, A (1999) Effects of high pre-qualification requirements. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 603-12.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: economic development; government policy; pre-qualification; Taipei Mass Rapid Transit
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461999371213
  • Abstract:

    When designing a set of pre-qualification requirements, the first objective is to select the basic factors that are deemed appropriate to scrutinize, and the second objective is to establish the threshold for each of these factors to evaluate the capability and capacity of the bidders on a given project; together, these factors and the limits imposed on each constitute the basis for qualifying or disqualifying each of the bidders. To obtain the desired pre-qualification results and the consequent quality delivery of a project, both selecting the factors and determining the limits for each factor are crucial and must be given careful attention with due consideration of the prevailing environment (including market conditions, deadlines, need for technology transfer, etc.). In this study it was found that an improper design of pre-qualification requirements seriously affected the progress and cost of projects, provided opportunities for collusion, and encouraged the obtaining of contracts through improper practices. Based on an analysis of data from 30 Taipei Mass Rapid Transit projects, together with information gleaned from numerous interviews with contractors, consultants, and clients, it is shown that a risk-taking attitude by the Government and the establishment of relatively low pre-qualification requirements would be more conducive to achieving a desirable balance among (a) satisfying the schedule and sequence of contracting, (b) obtaining lower prices by an increase in competition, (c) procuring the timely del ivery of a quality project, and (d) fostering the growth of local contractors.

Loosemore, M (1999) International construction management research: cultural sensitivity in methodological design. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 553-61.

Low, S P and Hui, M S (1999) The application of JIT philosophy to construction: a case study in site layout. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 657-68.

Miller, J B and Evje, R H (1999) The practical application of delivery methods to project portfolios. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 669-77.

Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1999) Construction resource/method factors influencing productivity for high rise concrete construction. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 577-87.

Ranasinghe, M (1999) Private sector participation in infrastructure projects: a methodology to analyse viability of BOT. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 613-23.

Tse, R Y C, Ho, C W and Ganesan, S (1999) Matching housing supply and demand: an empirical study of Hong Kong' s market. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 625-33.

Zhai, H and Russell, J S (1999) Stochastic modelling and prediction of contractor default risk. Construction Management and Economics, 17(05), 563-76.