Nesan Lenin, J (2011) Integrated e-bidding framework for construction. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 7(4), pp. 243-258. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Currently, online bidding processes applied in construction projects are not intelligent enough to complete the loop of the bidding process and do not effectively help share electronic transmittals among the parties as they lack integrated approaches in communicating between different systems, formats and applications. This paper proposes an integrated online framework for this purpose first by studying the drawbacks and loopholes in the existing online systems in construction bidding and then identifying the key determinants that improve the electronic bidding process and simultaneously offer an integrated approach. The framework incorporates major features which are considered traditionally less practical in the construction industry, especially, standardization, transparency and reverse auctioning. The system was derived from both an analysis of the literature and a case study of the online bidding process being practiced at MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation). An oral assessment of the system by the peers of the MDOT indicates that a standardized system incorporating reverse auctioning will greatly reduce the cost and time required to process the data and help transact the bid related documents and information without any loss and distortions. The framework can be used to design electronic bidding systems for different settings in the construction industry.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | bidding; construction bidding process; electronic procurement; information system; online bidding; reverse auction |
| Index terms: | case study, standardization, transparency, determinant, construction industry, electronic procurement, integrated approach, documents, e-bidding, construction project, distortion, bidding, information system |
| Subjects: | networking, production management, bidding, contractual arrangements, industry analysis, information systems, professional development, performance measurement, data collection methods, risk assessment |
| Topics: | Digital Applications, Research Practice, Information Management, Quality Management, Project Management, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Procurement |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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