The right tools for the job?
13 September 2012
Awarding construction contracts through online auctions raises concerns about bid shopping, quality delivery and ethics. Carrie Ericson explains
The introduction of web-based bidding tools, or auctions, into the procurement process for construction services has become a hotly debated topic recently, with the for and against camps sharply divided. Those in favour of using web-based bidding tools (primarily corporate buyers and technology providers) point to the tremendous savings generated - both cost savings...