Contractor key competitiveness indicators: A china study

Li Yin Shen, Wei Sheng Lu, Chi Ho Michael Yam

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Abstract

A proper method to assess contractor competitiveness is important both for assisting clients in the selection of proper contractors and for assisting contractors in the development of more competitive bidding strategies. Previous studies have identified various indicators for assessing contractor competitiveness, and several assessment methods have been introduced. Nevertheless, these studies are limited because they are unable to tell which indicators are more important in different market environments. This paper identifies the key competitiveness indicators (KCIs) for assessing contractor competitiveness in the Chinese construction market. An index value is used to indicate the relative significance of various competitiveness indicators based on which KCIs are identified. The data applied in this study are from a survey of the construction industry in mainland China. The research findings provide valuable information for both existing businesses and the construction professionals who plan to compete for construction works in the Chinese market. The study provides useful references for further studies that compare the KCIs used in the Chinese construction industry and those used in other construction industries.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)416-424
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume132
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2006

Keywords

  • Case reports
  • China
  • Competition
  • Construction industry
  • Contractors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Industrial relations
  • Strategy and Management

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