Kunszt, G (1998) Sustainable development and the Hungarian construction industry. Building Research & Information, 26(1), pp. 46-55. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
The features of the Hungarian construction industry are typical of the 'transition countries' of Central Europe changing from planned to market economies. Integration with the European Union is defined as the key issue of sustainable Hungarian development until 2010. Increased economic development is argued as a necessary strategy to pay for improved quality of life and improved environment, despite certain construction projects not being sustainable over the long term. The requirements for joining the European Union are discussed in detail in relation to the changing Hungarian construction industry and the challenges presented to Hungary's existing and proposed infrastructure, planning, human resources and research agendas.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | economic development; Hungary; investment; sustainable development |
| Index terms: | construction industry, Hungary, construction project, human resource, integration, European Union, quality of life, strategy, sustainable development, Europe, economic development, research agenda |
| Subjects: | public and environmental health, physical geography and landforms, management, economic development, health safety and environment, Geography, production management, research management, organizational analysis, industry analysis |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Business Strategy, Health and Safety, Research Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Organizational Design, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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