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Bossink, B A G (2002) A Dutch public-private strategy for innovation in sustainable construction. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 633-42.

Cheung, F K T, Kuen, J L F and Skitmore, M R (2002) Multi-criteria evaluation model for the selection of architectural consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 569-80.

Cheung, S-O and Suen, H C H (2002) A multi-attribute utility model for dispute resolution strategy selection. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 557-68.

Drew, D S, Shen, L Y and Zou, P X W (2002) Developing an optimal bidding strategy in two-envelope fee bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 611-20.

Dubois, A and Gadde, L E (2002) The construction industry as a loosely coupled system: implications for productivity and innovation. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 621-31.

Dulaimi, M F and Shan, H G (2002) The factors influencing bid mark-up decisions of large and medium size contractors in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 601-10.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: mark up; tendering; Singapore; contractor size; procurement
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190210159890
  • Abstract:

    The construction industry in Singapore is dominated by a competitive business environment that is being driven by a lowest cost mentality. The pressure on contractors’ profit margins has further increased after a prolonged recession in this sector, which has seen construction demand and output shrinking significantly. This paper examines the factors that contractors perceive to be important when they are considering the size of their bid mark-up. The research hypothesis is that contractor size would have a significant bearing on the factors that would influence the bid mark-up decision. Forty factors were identified and a survey was conducted. The results showed that contractor size has a significant impact on their attitude towards bid mark-up decision-making. The analysis also showed that when deciding the size of a bid mark-up large contractors tend to be more concerned with the nature of the construction work while medium-size contractors are more concerned about the state of their own companies finance.

Edwards, D J, Holt, G D and Harris, F C (2002) Predicting downtime costs of tracked hydraulic excavators operating in the UK opencast mining industry. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 581-91.

Ruddock, L (2002) Measuring the global construction industry: improving the quality of data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 553-6.

Tan, W (2002) Construction and economic development in selected LDCs: past, present and future. Construction Management and Economics, 20(07), 593-9.