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Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory (1996)
Thesis
Hatush, Z. Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory. (Thesis). University of Salford

Literature and past research suggests that one of the reasons for the poor performance of the construction industry is due to the inappropriateness of the awarded contractor. In order to ensure a successful completion of a project, a comprehensive... Read More about Contractor selection using the multiattribute utility theory.

The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in construction contract bidding (1994)
Thesis
Drew, D. The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in construction contract bidding. (Thesis). University of Salford

Flanagan and Norman (1982b) examined the bidding performances of three contractors. In developing this study, the aim of this research is to demonstrate through statistical modelling that, in terms of competitiveness, competing contractors are inf... Read More about The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in construction contract bidding.

Construction tender price index : modelling and forecasting trends (1991)
Thesis
Akintoye, S. Construction tender price index : modelling and forecasting trends. (Thesis). University of Salford

The thesis considers the construction tender price index, an important area of construction economics, and models are developed to fit the trends in this index. Between 1980 and 1987, the UK Building Cost Index produced by the Building Cost Inform... Read More about Construction tender price index : modelling and forecasting trends.