TY  - JOUR
AB  - 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.
VL  - 18
IS  - 2
SN  - 1471-4175
DO  - 10.1108/CI-06-2017-0051
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2017-0051
AU  - Al Yahya Moath
AU  - Skitmore Martin
AU  - Bridge Adrian
AU  - Nepal Madhav
AU  - Cattell David
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - e-Tendering readiness in construction: the posterior model
T2  - Construction Innovation
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
Y2  - 2024/09/20
ER  -