Globalization and construction industry development: implications of recent developments in the construction sector in Asia
Language: English Series: Construction Management & Economics ; 16(6) 1998, 729-737(9)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: Comments on significant new developments in the Asian region and identifies some issues. Looks at studies of 12 Asian economies with particular focus on the construction sector. Reviews the economic background and construction sector in the countries studied; institutional, legal and economic reforms; major trends in construction markets; possible negative local short-term implications of increasing globalization. Illustrates the dilemma that construction services could grow at the expense of the indigenous sectors of developing countries, using Japan as a case study.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS59712 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 89665-1001 |
Comments on significant new developments in the Asian region and identifies some issues. Looks at studies of 12 Asian economies with particular focus on the construction sector. Reviews the economic background and construction sector in the countries studied; institutional, legal and economic reforms; major trends in construction markets; possible negative local short-term implications of increasing globalization. Illustrates the dilemma that construction services could grow at the expense of the indigenous sectors of developing countries, using Japan as a case study.