Contractor selection criteria in the Indian context : a proposal
By: Rao, M. V. Krishna
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Contributor(s): Kumar, V. S. S.
Publisher: Pune NICMAR 2015Edition: Vol.30(3), Jul-Sep.Description: 13-22p.Subject(s): Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)Online resources: Click here
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NICMAR Journal of construction managementSummary: In order to identify the important Contractor Selection Criteria (CSC), a questionnaire survey was conducted with construction practitioners of indian construction industry. The survey was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 420 construction professionals and the return rate was 52.9%. The survey was conducted via combined postal and electronic survey and face-to- face interviews of 93 public clients, 63 private clients and 66 contractors. The present paper compares the perception of both clients and contractors on contractor selection criteria in the Indian context. The results of the analysis indicate that there are statistically significant differences in opinions regarding the relative importance assigned to some CSC among public clients, private clients, and contractors. The present work emphasises the identification of multiple CSC required to be considered in addition to cost factors, for selecting an optimal contractor to minimize the risk of project failure.
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In order to identify the important Contractor Selection Criteria (CSC), a questionnaire survey was conducted with construction practitioners of indian construction industry. The survey was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 420 construction professionals and the return rate was 52.9%. The survey was conducted via combined postal and electronic survey and face-to- face interviews of 93 public clients, 63 private clients and 66 contractors. The present paper compares the perception of both clients and contractors on contractor selection criteria in the Indian context. The results of the analysis indicate that there are statistically significant differences in opinions regarding the relative importance assigned to some CSC among public clients, private clients, and contractors. The present work emphasises the identification of multiple CSC required to be considered in addition to cost factors, for selecting an optimal contractor to minimize the risk of project failure.
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