Selecting a Subcontractor

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes what factors should be evaluated when selecting a subcontractor. It describes the typical methods that are used to evaluate these factors and discusses whether or not these methods tend to be effective. The paper then specifically discusses how construction companies typically monitor and evaluate the performance of subcontractors and whether these methods are effective. The paper contains graphs and tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Approach
Intent and Outcome
Research Findings and Discussion
Summary and Recommendations
Construction Companies And The Performance Of Subcontractors
Introduction
Research Findings and Discussion
Summary and Recommendations

From the Paper:

"The review of the literature also revealed a paucity of timely research into specifics that general construction managers can use to help them evaluate the effectiveness of the performance of a given subcontractor. With the exception of one (or two) such studies, there were none identified in the past 10 years or so. Therefore, it is recommended that future studies concentrate on identifying what evaluation techniques have proven most successful for general contractors in the past, including whether computer-based applications were used and what criteria were established for evaluation purposes. In addition, it would be useful to know what regional differences exist, if any, and whether minority-owned subcontractors continue to be adversely affected by longstanding industry practices concerning subcontractor selection and evaluation."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Bidding procedures for the City of Minneapolis. (2004). City of Minneapolis. [Online]. Available: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/bidding_procedures_ LCDA_RFP.pdf.
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