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Construction e-auctions rare despite industry fears

By: Language: English Series: Construction News ; (6911) 7 April 2005, 3(1)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: Information from the Office of Government Commerce reveals that only a single e-auction has been carried out for construction goods since the policy was adopted in October 2002. The construction industry has lobbied hard against e-auctioning arguing it is not the best route to obtaining best value.

Information from the Office of Government Commerce reveals that only a single e-auction has been carried out for construction goods since the policy was adopted in October 2002. The construction industry has lobbied hard against e-auctioning arguing it is not the best route to obtaining best value.