Social Procurement in the Construction Industry


Authors : Arowolo Ayodeji Moshood

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25mar071

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Abstract : Purpose The aim of the study is to outline current analyses on social procurement in the construction industry and also offer guidelines in terms of numerous studies concerning subsequent academic projects. According to recent development in social procurement, the positive impact of construction organizations in every vicinity has become very essential in terms of people’s welfare which needs to be examined. The construction industry is grossly under-presenting the emergence of the sector as an advanced and credible solution to this recent problem which is instead obscured.  Methodology Based on an analysis of papers on social procurement in the construction industry using Scopus database between 1990 till date, this study will entail an application of quantitative techniques utilizing science mapping procedures.  Findings: According to the analysis conducted, it was deduced that little researches have been previously carried out on social procurement in the construction industry. It was uncovered that companies going forward soliciting for major construction and infrastructure contracts will have to show not only efficiency for completion of projects but also how to impact fairly in the immediate environment where projects are ongoing.  Research Implications/Limitations Analysis was based on the extraction of subject information from the database which was conducted using Scopus that encompasses previously published papers.

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Purpose The aim of the study is to outline current analyses on social procurement in the construction industry and also offer guidelines in terms of numerous studies concerning subsequent academic projects. According to recent development in social procurement, the positive impact of construction organizations in every vicinity has become very essential in terms of people’s welfare which needs to be examined. The construction industry is grossly under-presenting the emergence of the sector as an advanced and credible solution to this recent problem which is instead obscured.  Methodology Based on an analysis of papers on social procurement in the construction industry using Scopus database between 1990 till date, this study will entail an application of quantitative techniques utilizing science mapping procedures.  Findings: According to the analysis conducted, it was deduced that little researches have been previously carried out on social procurement in the construction industry. It was uncovered that companies going forward soliciting for major construction and infrastructure contracts will have to show not only efficiency for completion of projects but also how to impact fairly in the immediate environment where projects are ongoing.  Research Implications/Limitations Analysis was based on the extraction of subject information from the database which was conducted using Scopus that encompasses previously published papers.

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