Abstract
This paper examines the underlying factors behind contractor selection in Ghana in terms of policy and practice. The paper relied on quantitative data with 199 respondents of consultants and clients of construction projects. Using factor analysis, five (5) factors emerged; managerial capabilities, quality standards, resource availability, duration, project cost and location as the most influential factors. The paper concludes that through the classification and/or reclassification of selection factors, practitioners and professionals would find it easier in using these factors to make very informed decisions in contractor selection for future projects and also help client achieve both economic and social value for money. Keywords : contractor selection, cost, Ghana, social value DOI: 10.7176/CER/12-7-07 Publication date: July 31 st 2020
Highlights
In the last few decades, there has been a steady increase in the range of criteria used for the selection of contractors
There has been no commensurate improvement in the success rate of construction projects in many emerging economies
6.0 Conclusion Contractor selection is a vital task for a client to have his project completed within budget, on schedule and with good quality
Summary
4.4.1.0 Rating of Variables within Factors Rating of variables within factors were done according to the classification by Comrey & Lee (1992) as follows; factor loadings of over 0.71 can be considered excellent, 0.63 to 0.70 very good, 0.55 to 0.62 good, 0.45 to 0.54 fair, and 0.32 to 0.44 poor
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