Unethical practices are prevalent in the construction industry. Bid rigging, corruption,fraud, collusion, coercion, price differentiation, tampering with claims and payments certificates, conflict of interest, embezzlement and tender manipulation have been reported in construction literature...
Download PDF ↓The construction industry plays a central role in the creation of any nation’s wealth. For developing economies, it forms the backbone of most industries. Cost escalation, schedule overruns and quality shortfalls in construction projects often offset the intended contribution of the industry to...
Download PDF ↓Procurement of consultants and contractors in the public construction sector is regulated in most countries. In Zambia, all public procurement is regulated by the Zambia National Tender Board Act No. 30 of 1982. Various procurement methods are used for the selection of consultants and contractors...
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