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El-Sheikh, A and Pryke, S D (2010) Network gaps and project success. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 17.

Kokkaew, N and Chiara, N (2010) Modelling completion risk using stochastic critical path-envelope method: a BOT highway project application. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 54.

Loudoun, R J (2010) Injuries sustained by young males in construction during day and night work. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 20.

Oo, B-L, Drew, D S and Runeson, G (2010) Competitor analysis in construction bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: bidding; competitor analysis; competitiveness
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2010.520721
  • Abstract:
    Bidding strategies vary from contractor to contractor, each of which will have different degrees of sensitivity towards the factors affecting their bidding decisions. A competitor analysis using a linear mixed model is proposed for use by contractors as part of a more informed approach in identifying key competitors, and as a basis for formulating bidding strategies. The competitiveness between bids is examined according to: (i) project size, (ii) work sector; (iii) work nature; and (iv) number of bidders. The model was tested empirically by application to a bidding dataset obtained from a large Hong Kong contractor. Allowing for different degrees of sensitivity towards the four bidding variables across competing contractors (i.e. with the model parameters that varied across competing contractors), the results indicate that competitiveness in bidding of this contractor is generally greater than the majority of its competitors.

Saka, N and Lowe, J G (2010) The impact of the petroleum sector on the output of the Nigerian construction sector. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 12.

Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C, Glover, R and Vazari, S (2010) Analysis of the benefits and costs of construction craft training in the United States based on expert perceptions and industry data. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 85.

Wong, J M W and Ng, S T (2010) Forecasting construction tender price index in Hong Kong using vector error correction model. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 68.

Zhang, X, Skitmore, M, Wu, Y and Ye, K (2010) A regional construction R&D evaluation system for China. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 300.

Zou, P X W and Li, J (2010) Risk identification and assessment in subway projects: case study of Nanjing Subway Line 2. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 38.