Public works in Brazil: Contracting, execution and inspection

Purpose – To analyze the main practices currently adopted in Brazil regarding public works, so that the nonconformities involved in the process are identified and suggested solutions are proposed.
Design/methodology/approach – This study was developed through a bibliographical survey conducted in official documents of the Brazilian government, books and academic papers on the subject.
Findings – Presentation of the most relevant factors involved in the contracting, execution and inspection of public works in Brazil, with special emphasis on the positive and negative aspects involved in each step, as well as their consequences for the conformity of these works. Presentation of a comparative analysis involving the practices adopted in public and private sector works. Proposition of actions that aim to improve the result of the public works in Brazil in terms of quality, time, cost and performance after delivery.
Social implications – It is hoped that through the study of the analysis performed and the proposed actions, the financial resources invested in public works carried out in Brazil will serve the population in a very effective way, either in the improvement of the country’s infrastructure or in the construction of popular housing with acceptable standards of quality.
Originality/value – Although legislation related to the contracting, execution and inspection of public works is old, there are few studies that establish an approach focused on the identification and treatment of nonconformities.

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Public works, Contracting, Execution, Inspection