An Empirical Study to Assist Owners in Selecting the Right Procurement Method for Design-Build Projects

Adamtey, Simon

doi:10.1080/15578771.2020.1786482

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“…In terms of performance comparison of procurement systems projects with qualification-based procurement system like management procurement has better schedule performance, while those with sole source have better cost performance (Adamtey, 2020). Since steel building construction requires better schedule performance starting from the material requisition, the research outcome, management-oriented procurement system is justifiable.…”

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“…Procurement systems significantly influence the project duration, controllability of variations, complexity, level of quality, price certainty, competition, responsibility, risk avoidance and would help to minimize problems during the construction (Ojo and Gbadebo, 2012; Hu and Chong, 2020). However, out of various procurement systems, selecting the most suitable procurement system is challenging (Adamtey, 2020). An informed decision with regard to the most suitable procurement system needs to be taken by duly considering the crucial factors leading to effective time scheduling, stakeholder management, design and cost (Premathilaka and Fernando, 2018).…”

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Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction

Perera

Tennakoon

Kulatunga

et al. 2020

BEPAM

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to select a suitable procurement method for steel building construction in Sri Lanka following a systematic method which weigh, both procurement selection factors and existing procurement systems.Design/methodology/approachAn abductive research stance is followed in this empirical study. Procurement selection factors were selected through a critical literature review which was followed by a quantitative questionnaire survey. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistical analysis and relative important index.FindingsThe critical literature review outlined 46 procurement selection factors, out of which 26 factors were very important in steel building procurement selection. Short construction period and higher constructability of design are ranked at the top with the highest priority rating factors. Management-oriented procurement system was selected as the most appropriate procurement system for steel building constructions within the Sri Lankan context.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to widely use three procurement systems in Sri Lankan construction industry. Yet, the process followed in selecting the most appropriate procurement system could be applied for other contexts. The implications of the study are mainly identifying management-oriented procurement as the most suitable procurement method for steel building construction in Sri Lanka.Practical implicationsThe systematic procedure of procurement method selection for steel building construction may use in the Sri Lankan construction industry to limit the resource loss due to wrong selection of procurement.Originality/valueA study which critically and comprehensively presenting a procurement selection process for steel building construction is not recorded in Sri Lanka prior to this study.

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Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction

Perera

Tennakoon

Kulatunga

et al. 2020

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“…The term “procurement,” in the development context, during its evolution has been and still is being defined differently because of its importance (Rahmani et al , 2017). Adamtey (2022) defines procurement as a process of selecting and hiring a team to both design and build a project. To Naoum and Egbu (2016), procurement is a mechanism for linking and coordinating the team members during the project process.…”

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“…These criteria include sole source selection, qualifications-based selection, best value selection and low-bid selection. A continuum of various procurement methods has been proposed based on similar criteria (Adamtey, 2022; Eriksson and Westerberg, 2011; Leśniak and Zima, 2013).…”

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Procurement practices in international development projects: trends, networks and performances

Bakhshi,

Mani,

Ahmadi Eftekhari

et al. 2023

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Purpose International development projects are a dominant means by which aid is distributed to countries. Over the past 70 years, the distribution of trillions of dollars of development aid has been mediated by the United Nations (UN). However, most of this aid has failed to deliver the expected outcomes for which it was assigned. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of projects can be considered successful. Despite the glaring question as to which factors contribute to the success or failure of projects, no study has comprehensively documented the relationship between procurement mechanisms invoked to deliver aid projects and project outcomes. This study aims to assess this relationship. Design/methodology/approach Leveraging network analysis methodology, this study examines the World Bank data set of over 247,000 developmental contracts worldwide granted over the past 20 years. It identifies the range of procurement practices used and interrogates their ability to deliver satisfactory project outcomes. Findings Eleven prevalent practices are identified covering aid projects across twelve sectors. As might be expected, Africa is the largest recipient of aid, while the Middle East is the least. Overwhelmingly, international competitive bidding (ICB) is the leading procurement procedure, both in terms of contract number and total dollar value. However, ICB does not always deliver the best outcomes, with other, more boutique approaches sometimes doing better. Social implications The breadth of this study, encompassing such a vast data resource, and generating such a rich pool of findings will now empower researchers to take the next important step, which is to progress this study in exploring why it is that certain procurement strategies have worked for some sectors, but not others. Countries, financial institutions, the UN and construction enterprises alike will be very interested in the results. Originality/value The spectrum of outcomes identified will be of interest to academics and practitioners alike wishing to investigate further the drivers behind the results described here.

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An Empirical Study to Assist Owners in Selecting the Right Procurement Method for Design-Build Projects

Cited by 2 publications

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Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction

Selecting suitable procurement system for steel building construction

Procurement practices in international development projects: trends, networks and performances

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