Construction Productivity in the Multilayer Subcontracting System
The Case of Singapore
Published on 30. August 2018
Book
Hardback
XIII, 300 pages
978-981-13-1830-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book focuses on current subcontracting practices in the construction industry and their effects on Singapore's construction productivity. It offers readers a better understanding of how the fragmentation of large and small firms in Singapore impacts construction productivity when operating under the commonly adopted multilayer subcontracting system (MLSS), which extends globally to the construction industries in other countries that have adopted the MLSS. The book also assesses the effectiveness of subcontracting practices in helping local contractors improve their construction productivity (and thereby improve the industry's overall productivity). In closing, it provides recommendations on how the problems associated with the MLSS can best be addressed, and how its benefits can be capitalized on through organizational learning.
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Series
Edition
2019 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 s/w Abbildungen, 41 farbige Abbildungen
XIII, 300 p. 48 illus., 41 illus. in color.
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
698 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-13-1830-6 (9789811318306)
DOI
10.1007/978-981-13-1831-3
Schweitzer Classification
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The Case of Singapore
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The Case of Singapore
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Persons
Low Sui Pheng is currently a Professor of Building at the School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, where he previously served as Head and Vice¿Dean. He teaches construction project management and has published, researched and consulted extensively both in Singapore and overseas. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, he holds a Higher Doctorate D.Sc. (Civil Engineering) degree from the University of Birmingham and a Ph.D. degree from University College London. Lau Shing Hou holds a B.Sc. (Project & Facilities Management) (Highest Distinction) degree from the Department of Building at the National University of Singapore and was a student research assistant at the same department. A Sembcorp Industries Scholar, Dean's Lister (5 times) and Valedictorian at the 2018 NUS Commencement, he has also won the following awards: Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal, the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) Gold Medal, theSally Meyer Medal, the Singapore Institute of Building (SIBL) Gold Medal, SIBL Book Prize (twice) as well as the Hyundai Engineering & Construction Technology Grand Award (2017).
Content
Introduction.- Nature of the Construction Industry.- Case of Singapore's Construction Industry.- Theoretical Review for Singapore's Subcontracting Practices.- Research Design and Methodology.- Research Findings.- Analysis of Research Findings.- Interview Findings.- Conclusion.