Ethical construction procurement

The development of sustainable relationships grounded in ethical practice is necessary to ensure continued success in the construction industry. In order to achieve this, stakeholders need to shift from a ‘low ethics’ base to a ‘high ethics’ base in their business transactions. Ethics and principles should be integrated into every aspect of the construction procurement process as a natural thought process. This research paper focuses on the promotion, management and diffusion of ethical practices in the construction industry identifying ways in which these factors encourage widespread cultural change. This research paper presents a component of a larger research project where the major outcome is the production of an industry wide ‘Code of Practice’ for the provision of construction services in the whole procurement process. The project findings will foster and promote the sound practice of business ethics, help to initiate new perspectives on the future development of ethical practices and improve organisational efficiency through the adoption of ethical practices.