E-Tendering readiness in construction: the posterior model. Issue 2 (26th February 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al Yahya, Moath; Skitmore, Martin; Bridge, Adrian; Nepal, Madhav; Cattell, David
• Is Part Of: Construction innovation. Volume 18:Issue 2(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-02-26
• Subjects: SEM -- Construction management -- Readiness -- e-Procurement -- e-Organisation -- e-Tendering; Construction industry -- Data processing -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Management -- Periodicals; 690.0285
• DOI: 10.1108/CI-06-2017-0051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-4175

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to varied a conceptual model for e-Tendering readiness in any construction organisation prior of implementing e-Tendering system. Design/methodology/approach: Based on conceptual model called e-Tendering readiness model (e-TRM), this paper empirically examines the e-TRM's interactions and causal relationships between e-Tendering constructs and e-Tendering readiness. The paper uses the structural equation modelling technique to test the hypothesised positive inter-relationships. A questionnaire survey is conducted for respondents of construction organisations in Saudi Arabia to understand their current e-Tendering readiness and importance of e-Tendering variables. Findings: Supported by empirical evidence, this paper recognised that three out of nine constructs have direct influences on the e-Tendering readiness. However, one of the constructs, which is for the first time hypothesised and tested has the most effect. Research limitations/implications: Ultimately, the empirical test for the e-TRM is conducted in certain case (Saudi Arabia); however, the e-TRM needs to be tested in other case area for more verification. Practical implications: The study findings update previous information technology/information system models in construction by adding this tested model to the research literature on traditional and electronic tendering and the body of knowledge in the construction industry. Originality/value: The service providers construct is proposed and tested for the first time, which is necessary to support the successful e-Tendering implementation.