Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries
1st Edition
Published on 20. September 2011
Book
Hardback
494 pages
978-0-415-58571-2 (ISBN)
Description
Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarly important for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in driving 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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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 EconomicsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate and Professional
Illustrations
105 s/w Abbildungen, 18 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 28 s/w Zeichnungen, 47 s/w Tabellen
47 Tables, black and white; 28 Line drawings, black and white; 18 Halftones, black and white; 105 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
1110 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-58571-2 (9780415585712)
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Person
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)
Content
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