Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Ofori, George

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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 developing countries to present a strong contemporary picture for researchers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 512
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136940705
• Artikelnr.: 38460328

Autorenporträt

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)

Inhaltsangabe

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