Najjir, G; Love, P and Runeson, G (2001) Issues for the global construction market. Construction Economics and Building, 1(2), pp. 73-81. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
This paper examines issues of the global construction environment. The core theses developed is that globalization will create a new construction industry. A conceptual framework initiates discussion in relation to four selected perspectives vis. neo-classic theory; a comparison with manufacturing; construction industry development; and ownership structure. Conclusions drawn indicate that analysis is only just emerging, and that future examination will require a shift in current understanding so as to consider the global firm as operating in a new and totally separate market.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | global construction; economic analysis |
| Index terms: | conceptual framework, global construction, construction industry, construction industry development, ownership, globalization, economic analysis |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, economic factors, development economics, strategic management, theoretical framing, economics, design analysis |
| Topics: | Research Practice, International Construction, Design Practice, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 CTA |
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