Chen, J J (1997) China's construction industry and foreign investment. Building Research & Information, 25(1), pp. 5-10. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Study of the development of the construction industry since the 1980 economic reforms, analysing the investment environment for foreign construction companies and recommending efficient ways for co-operation between Chinese and overseas environment professionals. The author confirms that foreign participants will be most successful in project management, supervision and training of local construction companies in the fields of power generation, energy exploration, transportation, telecommunication and housing. Joint ventures are highly recommended for doing business in China.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | China; construction; foreign contractor; market opportunity |
| Index terms: | joint venture, foreign contractor, construction company, telecommunication, foreign investment, exploration, project management, housing, power generation, supervision, China, construction industry |
| Subjects: | energy systems, economic analysis, communication, environmental resource management, control systems, construction type, business, organization, industry analysis, Geography, project management theory and practice |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Construction Technology, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Business Strategy, International Construction |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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