International Construction Management : How the Global Industry Reshapes the World.
2022
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Title
International Construction Management : How the Global Industry Reshapes the World.
Edition
First edition.
Imprint
[Place of publication not identified] : Routledge, 2022.
Description
1 online resource (312 pages)
Formatted Contents Note
Part 1: Strategy ⁰́₃ What the theory tells us 1. Explaining the drive to go offshore 2. Five big questions in need of an answer Part 2: Players ⁰́₃ The companies and countries involved 3. Global construction companies and their markets 4. Understanding the countries involved ⁰́₃ Both as project givers and receivers Part 3: Cases ⁰́₃ What international firms actually do 5. Case study ⁰́₃ Part 1: The ways in which construction firms localize operations 6. Case study ⁰́₃ Part 2: Learning from the experience of international constructors
Summary
This book tells you everything you need to know about international construction: the companies, their markets, the types of projects they build, how they compete and operate, and how it affects us all. It paints a comprehensive portrait of an overlooked global business that generates a major portion of the GDP in every developed nation. As with any mature sector, countries make efforts to export their expertise, but the competition in construction is fierce and the risks are many. Only the leanest and meanest survive. What then does it take to win? Most writing on construction focuses at the project management level, or even more narrowly at the level of technical performance. This book presents the big picture; it tells you what successful international construction companies do to stay in the game and thrive. The book examines international construction through three lenses. The first is theory. The body of existing knowledge on construction is here brought together, condensed and explained. The second are the actors. The companies that lead the way in global construction are showcased, and the features that make countries desirable hosts are appraised. Finally, what is it that firms actually do? This last part delves into the various strategic approaches taken by sixty construction firms in carving out and defending an overseas market niche. The insights provide guidance on how global construction companies develop competitive advantage and stay resilient in the face of a mercurial global economy. These lessons will be of interest to the student and manager alike.
Source of Description
OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.
Location
www
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Alternate Title
Taylor & Francis Online
Language
English
ISBN
9781003097402 (electronic book)
1003097405 (electronic book)
9781000531275 (electronic book : EPUB)
1000531279 (electronic book : EPUB)
9781000531244 (electronic book : PDF)
1000531244 (electronic book : PDF)
9780367563615
9780367563622
1003097405 (electronic book)
9781000531275 (electronic book : EPUB)
1000531279 (electronic book : EPUB)
9781000531244 (electronic book : PDF)
1000531244 (electronic book : PDF)
9780367563615
9780367563622
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