Ruddock, L (2002) Measuring the global construction industry: Improving the quality of data. Construction Management and Economics, 20(7), pp. 553-556. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
In the context of a truly global market for construction, an international strategy is required to ensure that national and international statistical systems are able to provide accurate and valid information. In many parts of the world the collection of reliable national information on construction activity is not an easy task, and the measurement of comparable, cross-national data can be problematic. This paper considers possible strategies for the improvement of data collection systems in the context of user needs.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction activity; international comparability; statistical systems |
| Index terms: | strategy, construction activity, user need, global construction |
| Subjects: | user-centered design, strategic management, construction operations, management |
| Topics: | Site Management, Business Strategy, International Construction, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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