Freeman, I L (1982) Comparative studies of the construction industries in Great Britain and North America: a review. Construction Papers, 1(3), pp. 65-78. ISSN 0144-8587
Abstract
This paper reviews the history and methodology of international comparisons in the construction field, and summarizes the more important findings derived from a large number of individual UK/US comparisons carried out since the Second World War. The UK and US construction industries, though superficially similar, emerge clearly from the review as quite different systems, which have evolved to meet differing social and economic priorities. Further studies at the necessarily superficial industry-wide level do not appear to be justified, but a number of key areas are suggested where further in-depth examination is warranted.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | international comparison, methodology, history, comparative study, war, construction industry |
| Subjects: | research methods, conflict and crisis studies, architectural and construction history, data analysis and analytics, research design and methodology, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Legal Issues |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 CTA |
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