Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries

ISBN-13: 9781138381339 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 494 str.

Opis

Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarlyimportant for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role indriving both of these.Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations and are usually discussed only in this context.In addition,research in construction management and economics has generally failed to take proper account of the unique or highly emphasised characteristics of the industries in developing countries, or their economic and social environment. This volume challenges underlying assumptions and focuses on the distinct characteristics of construction in developing countries. In so doing it considers the issues from the perspective of the developing countries themselves to present a strong contemporary picture for researchers.It forms a companion volume to New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries which provides an update on the generic subjects relating to the construction industry in developing countries, and covers new concepts and issues.

Recenzje

"One can conclude that this study provides an interesting introduction to a large number of issues relevant in the field of CME in developing countries for researchers in this field." – Construction Management and Economics

Spis treści

1. Reflections on the Great Divide: Strategic Review of the Book  Part 1: Industry Practices  2. Public-private Partnerships for Major Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries  3. Promoting Social Opportunities in the Procurement of Construction Projects  4. Transparency in Construction  Part 2: Industry Performance on Projects  5. Information Technology and Construction Firms in Developing Countries  6. Safety and Health in Construction in Developing Countries: The Humanitarian Paradox  Part 3: Strategies  7. Sub-contracting and Joint Venturing in Construction in Developing Countries  8. Risks, Opportunities and Strategies in International Construction: A Case Study of China  9. Leadership and Its Development in Construction Industries in Developing Countries  Part 4: Reconstruction Programmes  10. Sustainable Low-cost Housing in Developing Countries: The Role of Stakeholders ‘After’ the Project  11. Post-war Reconstruction and Civil Society  Part 5: Project Management  12. Construction Project Performance in Developing Countries  13. Project Risks Faced in International Construction Projects in Developing Countries: Case Study of Vietnam  14. A Protocol for Lean Construction in Developing Countries  Part 6: Industry Development  15. Green Jobs in Construction  16. Case Studies of Technology Development and Innovation in Developing Countries

O autorze

George Ofori is Professor and former head of the Department of Building at the National University of Singapore. Until recently he was coordinator of the "Construction in Developing Countries" Working Group of CIB (the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction)