Evaluating quantity surveying firms’ performance

Osunsanwo, Hannah Feyisayo; Dada, Joshua Oluwasuji

doi:10.1108/ijppm-06-2018-0209

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“…Crucial context like contractor qualifications and experience isn't factored in by the standard deviation method. It should be used alongside other criteria for informed decisions [29]. Assuming a competitive bidding environment, the method might not hold in monopolistic or contractor-dominant markets [30].…”

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The reliability of the standard deviation bid method for awarding construction contracts

Sudarshan Tiwari,

Madhav Prasad Koirala,

Santosh Kumar Shrestha

et al. 2023

Adv. Engin. & Technol.

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This study examines the complex test of observing to time, cost, and quality factors when executing construction projects in developing countries, which frequently becomes more difficult by awarding projects based on low bids. By compared to collusion implications and e-bidding benefits using the standard deviation bid and average bid methods, the study provides light on critical aspects. An examination of contracts in Nepal’s Gandaki province between 2018 and 2022 yields interesting results. When there is no collusion, both bidding methods produce similar results. The average bid method, on the other hand, is subject to collusion, whereas the standard deviation bid method is not. To address the constraints associated with low bids, a cautious recommendation for the average bid method is made, along with vigilance against collusion. The standard deviation bid method, on the other hand, emerges as an effective obstacle to collusive behavior. To enhance the bid procedures, the study encourages for additional qualification criteria such as financial weighting and enhanced performance bonds. These amendments to Nepal’s Public Procurement Act (PPA) and Public Procurement Regulation (PPR) of 2007 are intended to address issues raised by low bids. The importance of e-bidding practices is highlighted for digital transformation and corruption prevention. The study emphasizes the importance of putting in place mechanisms to detect collusion across bid selection methods. The research concludes with an invitation for experimental exploration of the Standard Deviation Bidding Method (SDBM), with an evaluation of its efficiency across time, cost, and quality domains. This investigation has the potential to reveal the best bid selection methodology for construction projects.

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The reliability of the standard deviation bid method for awarding construction contracts

Sudarshan Tiwari,

Madhav Prasad Koirala,

Santosh Kumar Shrestha

et al. 2023

Adv. Engin. & Technol.

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“…Organizations expect their employees to be energetic, enthusiastic and devoted to work and have optimum possible life satisfaction (Osunsanwo and Dada, 2019). Life management has become a major issue for many professionals because of the contradictory responsibilities and obligations the society expects from them.…”

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Life management of the quantity surveyors working for contractors at sites: female vs male

Perera

Ridmika

Wijewickrama

2021

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Purpose The construction industry (CI) is known for heavy workloads and long working hours. Consequently, quantity surveyors (QSs) find it difficult to integrate work with life. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify the causes and consequences of poor life management (LM) in both female and male QSs working for contractors at construction sites and strategies that would improve the LM of the QSs. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed research approach by conducting semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey to identify the significant causes and consequences of poor LM in QSs and strategies that would improve the LM of the QSs. Manual content analysis and mean weighted rating (MWR) were used to analyze the collected data. Findings Heavy workloads are the most significant cause of poor LM in QSs. The study found that male QSs are highly addicted to substance use and that female QSs lose sleep because of poor LM. Teamwork is the most significant strategy that would enhance the LM of both female and male QSs working at sites. Originality/value The traditional work–life balance refers to the harmony between work and non-work lives of an individual. LM is associated with five spheres of life: work, family life, health, social life and spiritual life. Given that, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no previous studies have focused on LM, this study becomes significant because it identifies the causes and consequences of poor LM of QSs working in the CI and the strategies that would enhance the LM of the QSs.

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Gender-specific occupational stress management in construction professionals: a comparative analysis of contractor quantity surveyors work at site

Gunasekara,

Perera,

Kurukulasooriya

2024

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Purpose The construction industry is one of the most stressful industries. Thus, quantity surveyors (QSs) who work at sites frequently experience high levels of occupational stress. The gender of a QS also has a significant impact on his/her occupational stress. Hence, this study aims to investigate the management of occupational stress in QSs working at sites for contractors (hereinafter referred to as CQSs). Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed approach using semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire survey for female and male CQSs to identify, validate and rank the stressors and symptoms of occupational stress in CQSs and the strategies of managing that stress based on their significance levels. Manual content analysis and the mean weighted rating were used to analyse the data collected. Findings Heavy workload was the most significant occupational stressor of CQSs, whereas sleeping disorders were their primary symptom of occupational stress. Establishing a proper work programme was identified as the most effective stress management strategy for male and female CQSs. This study shows that many site QSs are stressed owing to their heavy workloads and work obligations and that their stress-related attributes significantly depend on their genders. Originality/value This study is significant because no previous studies have been conducted on managing occupational stress in CQSs in male and female CQSs. The study findings can be used to identify the stressors and symptoms of occupational stress in CQSs early and use appropriate management strategies to enhance the work satisfaction and productivity of CQSs suffering from occupational stress.

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Evaluating quantity surveying firms’ performance

Cited by 5 publications

References 30 publications

The reliability of the standard deviation bid method for awarding construction contracts

The reliability of the standard deviation bid method for awarding construction contracts

Life management of the quantity surveyors working for contractors at sites: female vs male

Gender-specific occupational stress management in construction professionals: a comparative analysis of contractor quantity surveyors work at site

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