Giritli, H; Sozen, Z; Flanagan, R and Lansley, P (1990) International contracting: A Turkish perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 8(4), pp. 415-430. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
The rapid development of the Turkish construction industry in overseas markets provides a contrast to the internationalization of other countries' construction industries. By focusing initially on low-technology projects in difficult locations and exploiting its mobile low-cost labour force, the Turkish industry has rapidly gained in experience and sophistication, thereby enriching its domestic construction industry. The internationalization of the Turkish industry has required the development of new institutions and attitudes within Turkey and the rapid development of financial systems.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | exports; internationalization; labour costs; subcontracting; Turkey |
| Index terms: | construction industry, Turkey, labour force, low-technology, export, internationalization, markets, labour cost, domestic construction, subcontracting |
| Subjects: | Geography, economic analysis, economics, industry analysis, cost management, construction type, organization, innovation and technology management |
| Topics: | Construction Technology, Procurement, Engineering Principles, International Construction, Supply Chain Management, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Geographical Context |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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