E tendering readiness in construction: an a priori model
Purpose To develop a conceptual model to assess the e Tendering readiness in any construction organisation prior to implementation. Design/methodology/approach This involves a review of previous e Tendering models, the importance of e Tendering models for the construction industry and the requirements for developing e TRMs. Findings A model contains five themes: People, Process, Work Environment, Technology and Service Providers. The e TRM themes consist of thirteen constructs representing the basic items for e Tendering readiness. Research limitations/implications Ultimately, the e TRM can be used worldwide; however, the model needs to be tested empirically for verification. Practical implications To update previous IT/IS models by developing the themes that partially contribute to the research literature on traditional and electronic tendering and the body of knowledge in the construction industry. Originality/value The Service Providers theme with its constructs (communication, market and technical) is proposed for the first time as a necessary support for successful e Tendering implementation.