Ofori, G (2000) Globalization and construction industry development: Research opportunities. Construction Management and Economics, 18(3), pp. 257-262. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Raftery, J., Pasadilla, B., Chiang, Y.H., Hui, E.C.M. and Tang, B.S. (1998) Construction Management and Economics, 16, 729-37 review recent developments in the construction industries in Asia. They discuss the main causes and effects of key trends in globalization and their impact on the industries. This paper considers some of the points raised by Raftery et al. It starts with an overall review of their paper. It then considers construction industry development in general, technology transfer and joint ventures, and the impact of policy reform on the industries. It suggests additional relevant issues, and highlights some areas where further research would be appropriate.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Asia; construction industry development; developing countries; globalization |
| Index terms: | construction industry, joint venture, construction industry development, Asia, globalization, technology transfer, developing country |
| Subjects: | business, knowledge management, regions and continents, development economics, industry analysis, economic factors |
| Topics: | International Construction, Business Strategy, Engineering Principles, Geographical Context, Research Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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