Evaluating the Impact of the Swedish Public Procurement Act on the Construction Sector
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Design and construction project management (MPDCM), MSc
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Diriye, Summeya
Ogbazghi, Sem
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Sammanfattning
The Swedish construction sector has historically faced challenges in productivity, with stagnant
or declining rates over the years. The procurement process plays a crucial role in determining
a project outcome, including cost variations, quality standards, and operational efficiency.
Understanding how the Swedish Public Procurement Act influences these factors for both
clients and contractors is essential for improving project delivery and overall sector
performance. The study aims to uncover factors influencing the public procurement process
and their implications on project outcomes through a detailed analysis of clients’ and
contractors’ perspectives. Through 14 qualitative interviews with various contractors and
public clients, the thesis applies an abductive research approach and presents a thorough
analysis of the impacts of the Public Procurement Act on construction projects. The findings
highlight the importance of clear and detailed bid documents in the procurement process,
emphasizing the need for transparency and adequate preparation time to ensure successful
project outcomes. By exploring the advantages and disadvantages of the Swedish Public
Procurement Act in a construction context, the study offers valuable insights into the
complexities of public procurement practices in the construction sector. The thesis contributes
to the existing knowledge of public procurement strategies in the Swedish construction sector
and offers recommendations for improving procurement practices to enhance project delivery.
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Ämne/nyckelord
Public Procurement , Swedish Public Procurement Act , construction sector , project cost variations , quality standards , operational efficiency , procurement optimization , recession , economic boom