Factors Affecting Contractors' Bidding Decisions for Construction Projects in Nigeria

Factors Affecting Contractors' Bidding Decisions for Construction Projects in Nigeria

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Bidding is the most common means by which contractors obtain work. The construction industry accounts for approximately three quarters of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the country. It is generally believed that wrong bidding practice is a major contributor to the construction industry's inefficiency. This means that any improvement in bidding has the potential to enhance the industry's...
 
Published at Journal of Construction in Developing Countries
Volume 21
Issue 2
Pages 21-35
Published in 2016
 
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Oyeyipo, Opeyemi, Odusami, K. T., Ojelabi, Rapheal A. and Afolabi, A.O.
Afolabi Adedeji » Dr. Afolabi, Adedeji Olushola joined the Department of Building Technology, Covenant University, Ota as a lecturer in August 2014. He graduated from the Department of Building, University of Lagos, Akoka with a First Class (1st) Honours and obtained a M.Sc. Construction Management degree from the same institution. His professional working experience prior to lecturing spans from the Ministry of... view full profile
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