The international performance of British construction companies 1990-1996
Series: Building Research and Information ; 28(4) September 2000, 280-290(11)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Examines the international performance of British construction firms during the period 1990-1996. The principle findings indicate that British firms have increased their overseas activities during this time, and have tended to conduct the major share of their overseas work in developed countries. Suggests that since developed countries historically suffer similar recessions to the UK this finding indicates British companies' overseas operations have done little to offset the downturn in domestic workload.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63033 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 108807-1001 |
Examines the international performance of British construction firms during the period 1990-1996. The principle findings indicate that British firms have increased their overseas activities during this time, and have tended to conduct the major share of their overseas work in developed countries. Suggests that since developed countries historically suffer similar recessions to the UK this finding indicates British companies' overseas operations have done little to offset the downturn in domestic workload.