Items with Index Term: competitiveness

Ab Rani, N I; Ismail, S; Mohamed, Z; Hussain, A H and Ghafourian, K (2018) Local contractors' awareness on competitiveness towards liberalisation and globalisation in the Malaysian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 23(1), pp. 21-42. ISSN 1823-6499

Abdollahipour, S (2013) Multi-parameter bidding in highway construction and rehabilitation projects. PhD thesis, Oklahoma State University, USA.

Abdul-Aziz, A R (1991) Global strategies of construction firms. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.

Abdul-Aziz, A R; Jaafar, M and Hussin, A A (2007) Are government-linked construction companies in Malaysia still valid? The indigenous contractors' perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 25(10), pp. 1009-1019. ISSN 1466433X

Abdul-Aziz, A R and Wong, S S (2010) Competitive assets of Malaysian international contractors. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 15(2), pp. 176-189. ISSN 1366-4387

Abdul-Aziz, A R and Wong, S S (2011) Business networks and internationalisation of contractors from developing countries: An explorative study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(3), pp. 282-296. ISSN 0969-9988

Abdul-Rahman, H (1995) The cost of non-conformance during a highway project: A case study. Construction Management and Economics, 13(1), pp. 23-32. ISSN 01446193

Abhulimen, P E (2024) The influence of information-sharing and trust on competitiveness and organizational performance in construction supply chain management. DBA thesis, Keiser University, USA.

Abidin, N Z; Adros, N A and Hassan, H (2014) Competitive strategy and performance of quantity surveying firms in Malaysia. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 19(2), pp. 15-32. ISSN 1823-6499

Aboneh, A and Mahesh, G (2025) Understanding the key factors of operating environment for small and medium contractors in the developing economies: The case of Ethiopia. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 23(1), pp. 69-87. ISSN 1726-0531

Abu-Shabeen, N N (2008) Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. PhD thesis, Edinburgh Napier University, UK.

Abudayyeh, O (2003) Undergraduate research mentoring model in construction engineering and management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(1), pp. 65-69. ISSN 0733-9364

Abuelma'atti, A (2012) A strategic approach to the implementation of information technologies in small and medium-sized architecture, engineering and construction enterprises. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Abuzaid, G (2010) Determining the competitiveness of UK's consulting engineering firms through the dynamic capabilities view. PhD thesis, University of Reading, UK.

Adams, C D (1995) Procurement of microtunnelling projects. PhD thesis, University of Manchester, UK.

Adesi, M; Murphy, R and Kehily, D (2018) The role of digitisation in the strategic planning process of Irish quantity surveying practices. In: Gorse, C and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 34th Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2018, Queen’s University, Belfast, UK.

Afum, E; Sun, Z; Agyabeng-Mensah, Y and Baah, C (2023) Lean production systems, social sustainability performance and green competitiveness: The mediating roles of green technology adoption and green product innovation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 21(1), pp. 206-227. ISSN 1726-0531

Ahaotu, S M (2018) Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Ahaotu, Sylvia M (2019) Effective implementation of total quality management within the Nigerian construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Ahmad, H S; An, M and Gaterell, M (2007) Development of km model to simplify knowledge management implementation in construction projects. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Ahmad-Latiffi, A (2012) Performance measurement for construction businesses. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Akmam Syed Zakaria, S; Gajendran, T; Rose, T and Brewer, G (2018) Contextual, structural and behavioural factors influencing the adoption of industrialised building systems: A review. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 14(1-2), pp. 3-26. ISSN 1745-2007

Al-Kayed, A. A.; Rotimi, F. E.; Purushothaman, M. B.; Pawley, M. and Ghaffarian Hoseini, A. (2026) Modelling the enablers of effective digital technology implementation for competitiveness enhancement among subcontracting organisations in new zealand's residential construction industry. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 24(4), pp. 894-919. ISSN 1726-0531

Alamil, H M (2022) Knowledge sharing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia large construction organisations. PhD thesis, University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Alashwal, A M; Fareed, N F and Al-Obaidi, K M (2017) Determining success criteria and success factors for international construction projects for Malaysian contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 17(2), pp. 62-80. ISSN 2204-9029

Albayoudh, K A F (2003) Assessment of total quality management in the Saudi construction industry organisations. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Alfred Olatunji, O (2016) Blending 'fair dinkum' into group assessment of construction students. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(4), pp. 270-284. ISSN 1557-8771

Alharbi, M (2013) Architectural management: a strategic framework to achieve competitiveness. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Alharmoodi, S (2017) The effect of stakeholder integration on open innovation in construction projects. PhD thesis, British University in Dubai, UAE.

Alkhateeb, A M; Hyari, K H and Hiyassat, M A (2021) Analyzing bidding competitiveness and success rate of contractors competing for public construction projects. Construction Innovation, 21(4), pp. 576-591. ISSN 1471-4175

Allahi, Fahimeh (2020) Development of simulation based approaches for cost estimation and effect analysis in industrial and humanitarian projects, including system dynamic model and Monte Carlo simulation. PhD thesis, Università degli Studi di Genova, Italy.

Alosaimi, H (2019) Embedding knowledge management strategies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Wolverhampton, UK.

Alqudah, H E (2022) The Interaction Between the Main Determinants of Construction Organisational Performance in New Zealand. PhD thesis, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand.

Alsakini, W (2012) Two models for managing the virtualisation of construction management firms in the context of Finnish construction markets. PhD thesis, Aalto University, Finland.

Amiril, A (2014) The importance and implementation of sustainability factors in Malaysian railway projects. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Anderson, P M (2006) Construction collaboration: a QFD approach. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Aniftos, S C (1996) International standards: United States construction industry competitiveness. PhD thesis, Polytechnic University, USA.

Anjomshoa, E (2024) Key performance indicators of construction companies in branding products and construction projects for success in a competitive environment in Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(5), pp. 2151-2175. ISSN 0969-9988

Anugwo, I C (2017) The sustainability of South African construction small, medium and micro enterprises. PhD thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa.

Anugwo, I C; Shakantu, W; Saidu, I and Adamu, A (2018) Potentiality of the South African construction smme contractors globalising within and beyond the SADC construction markets. Journal of Construction Business and Management, 2(1), pp. 41-49. ISSN 2521-0165

Anvuur, A M; Kumaraswamy, M M and Mahesh, G (2011) Building relationally integrated value networks (RIVANS). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(1), pp. 102-120. ISSN 0969-9988

Aravindraj, S and Vinodh, S (2014) Forty criteria based agility assessment using scoring approach in an Indian relays manufacturing organization. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 12(4), pp. 507-518.

Arditi, D and Gutierrez, A E (1991) Performance of us contractors in foreign markets. Construction Management and Economics, 9(5), pp. 431-449. ISSN 01446193

Awale, R and Rowlinson, S (2014) A conceptual framework for achieving firm competitiveness in construction: A 'creating shared value' (CSV) concept. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Awale, R and Rowlinson, S (2015) An exploratory study of a CSV concept for achieving firm competitiveness in Hong Kong construction firms. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2015, Lincoln, UK.

Awale, Raman (2016) An exploratory study of a 'creating shared value' (CSV) concept for achieving firm competitiveness in Hong Kong construction firms. PhD thesis, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Ayinla, K; Cheung, F and Towe, B (2025) Time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) model for performance optimization of offsite manufacturing methods housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 43(8), pp. 637-656. ISSN 0144-6193

Azman, M A (2016) Bidding competitiveness: A comparative analysis of different bid auctions in Malaysia. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 14(4), pp. 678-698.

Azman, M A; Abdul-Samad, Z; Lee, B L; Skitmore, M; Rajendra, D and Chuweni, N N (2024) How technological, environmental and managerial performance contribute to the productivity change of Malaysian construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(2), pp. 618-637. ISSN 0969-9988

Babatunde, S O; Perera, S; Ekundayo, D and Adeleye, T E (2020) An investigation into BIM-based detailed cost estimating and drivers to the adoption of BIM in quantity surveying practices. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 25(1), pp. 61-81. ISSN 1366-4387

Badger, W W and Mulligan, D E (1995) Rationale and benefits associated with international alliances. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 121(1), pp. 100-111. ISSN 0733-9364

Baker, M; Ali, M and French, E (2026) Role of board in promoting work-life initiatives: Implications for organizational gender diversity and financial performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 152(3): 04026001, ISSN 0733-9364

Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Skitmore, M; Pellicer, E and González-Cruz, M C (2015) Scoring rules and abnormally low bids criteria in construction tenders: A taxonomic review. Construction Management and Economics, 33(4), pp. 259-278. ISSN 01446193

Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Skitmore, M; Pellicer, E and Zhang, X (2016) Scoring rules and competitive behavior in best-value construction auctions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 142(9): 04016035, ISSN 0733-9364

Ballesteros-Pérez, P; Skitmore, M; Sanz-Ablanedo, E and Verhoeven, P (2019) Forecasting the number and distribution of new bidders for an upcoming construction auction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 145(10): 040190561, ISSN 0733-9364

Bani Ismail, L (2012) An evaluation of the implementation of total quality management within the construction sector in the United Kingdom and Jordan. PhD thesis, University of Huddersfield, UK.

Bani Ismail, Loiy (2012) An evaluation of the implementation of total quality management (TQM) within the construction sector in the United Kingdom and Jordan. PhD thesis, University of Huddersfield, UK.

Banik, G C (2001) Construction productivity improvement: Current US perspective. Journal of Construction Procurement, 7(2), pp. 60-71. ISSN 1358-9180

Bekele, A A and Mahesh, G (2024) Exploring the impact of endogenic factors on the competency of small and medium contractors in the Ethiopian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 29(1), pp. 211-245. ISSN 1823-6499

Bekele, A A; Mahesh, G and Ingle, P V (2025) Enhancing SMCs' competitiveness through improving material supply chain management practice. International Journal of Construction Management, 25(1), pp. 77-88. ISSN 1562-3599

Belhasa, A S (2004) The construction sector in the UAE: genesis and development. PhD thesis, University of Hull, UK.

Bello, A O; Olanrewaju, O I; Gbenga, P O; Khan, A A and Isa, R B (2025) Exploring the barriers to digital twin adoption in the Nigerian construction industry: A structural equation modelling approach. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 23(5), pp. 1541-1572. ISSN 1726-0531

Bemelmans, Jeroen (2012) Buyer-supplier relationship management in the construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Twente, Netherlands.

Benjaoran, V; Dawood, N and Hobbs, B (2005) Flowshop scheduling model for bespoke precast concrete production planning. Construction Management and Economics, 23(1), pp. 93-105. ISSN 01446193

Bhattacharya, S and Momaya, K S (2021) Actionable strategy framework for digital transformation in AECO industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(5), pp. 1397-1422. ISSN 0969-9988

Bhattacharya, S; Momaya, K S and Iyer, K C (2021) Bridging the gaps for business growth among Indian construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), pp. 231-250. ISSN 2044-124X

Bigdellou, S and Chen, Q (2026) Quantification of economic influences on technology adoption and diffusion in the construction industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 26(4), pp. 621-638. ISSN 1562-3599

Birgonul, M T and Ozdogan, I D (2000) Competitiveness of Turkish contractors in international markets. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 16th Annual ARCOM Conference, 6-8 September 2000, Glasgow, UK.

Birrell, G S (1985) General contractors' management: How subs evaluate it. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 111(3), pp. 244-259. ISSN 0733-9364

Bisola, T (2024) Business modelling for cloud-based building information modelling (cbim). DE thesis, Technische Universitaet Berlin, Germany.

Blismas, N; Wakefield, R and Hauser, B (2010) Concrete prefabricated housing via advances in systems technologies: Development of a technology roadmap. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 17(1), pp. 99-110. ISSN 0969-9988

Bon, R (1997) The future of international construction: Some survey results 1993-96. Building Research & Information, 25(3), pp. 137-141. ISSN 0961-3218

Bonham, D R (2015) The derivation and implications of a master code of accounts for mechanical piping systems. PhD thesis, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA.

Borthwick, F (2002) The impact of the European Construction Products Directive on UK construction product manufacturers. PhD thesis, De Montfort University, UK.

Brege, S; Stehn, L and Nord, T (2014) Business models in industrialized building of multi-storey houses. Construction Management and Economics, 32(1-2), pp. 208-226. ISSN 01446193

Brewer, G; Gajendran, T and Runeson, G (2013) ICT & innovation: A case of integration in a regional construction firm. Construction Economics and Building, 13(3), pp. 24-36. ISSN 2204-9029

Brissi, S G (2021) Principles for the adoption of offsite construction in design and construction companies. PhD thesis, Purdue University, USA.

Bruce, R D; Gebken, R J and Strong, S D (2010) Evaluating self-perceived benefits of credentials in the building design and construction community: Cpc, LEED-ap, and dbia. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 6(3), pp. 165-178. ISSN 1557-8771

Budiwibowo, A; Trigunarsyah, B; Abidin, I S and Soeparto, H G (2009) Competitiveness of the Indonesian construction industry. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 14(1), pp. 51-68. ISSN 1823-6499

Bunjaridh, Y.; Rahman, R. A.; Yusof, L. M. and Papadonikolaki, E. (2025) Modeling the organizational attributes and strategies for developing accurate digital twins: The case of constructed facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 44(4), pp. 910-934. ISSN 2398-4708

Calvetti, D (2021) Electronic productivity performance monitoring of construction workers. PhD thesis, Universidade do Porto, Portugal.

Carrillo, P M (1998) Acquisition or divestment: UK contractors changing business portfolio. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 3(3), pp. 49-70. ISSN 1366-4387

Chan, I Y S and Liu, A M M (2012) Antecedents of innovation climate in construction firms in Hong Kong. International Journal of Construction Management, 12(4), pp. 37-46. ISSN 1562-3599

Chan, P W; Grantham, A; Kaplinsky, R; Mynors, D; Mohamed, S; Walsh, K and Coles, R (2006) A taxonomy of knowledge leakage: Some early developments. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 22nd Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2006, Birmingham, UK.

Chan, Y M T (2008) The role of finance in competitiveness of indigenous contractors in Hong Kong. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Chang, R-D; Zuo, J; Soebarto, V; Zhao, Z-Y and Zillante, G (2017) Dynamic interactions between sustainability and competitiveness in construction firms: A transition perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 24(5), pp. 842-859. ISSN 0969-9988

Charlson J, C E (2013) A case study of joint procurement and provision of legal services to a group of a universities in the midlands. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (eds.) Proceedings of 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK.

Cheah, C; Kang, J and Chew, D (2007) Strategic analysis of large local construction firms in China. Construction Management and Economics, 25(1), pp. 25-38. ISSN 1466433X

Chen, L and Mohamed, S (2010) The strategic importance of tacit knowledge management activities in construction. Construction Innovation, 10(2), pp. 138-163. ISSN 1471-4175

Chen, Y; Chen, S; Hu, C; Jin, L and Zheng, X (2020) Novel probabilistic cost estimation model integrating risk allocation and claim in hydropower project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 146(8): 04020092, ISSN 0733-9364

Chen, Y J (2012) Strategic implications of e-business in the construction industry. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Chen, Y-K (1991) An analysis of decision strategy as applied to construction portfolios. PhD thesis, Stevens Institute of Technology, USA.

Cherian, T M (2020) E-business adoption in supply chain management: An exploratory study on construction companies in Kerala, India. PhD thesis, B S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, India.

Chew, D A S and Liu, G (2004) Creating and sustaining international competitiveness of Chinese construction firms. In: Khosrowshahi, F (ed.) Proceedings of 20th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2004, Edinburgh, UK.

Chia, F C; Skitmore, M; Runeson, G and Bridge, A (2012) An analysis of construction productivity in Malaysia. Construction Management and Economics, 30(12), pp. 1055-1069. ISSN 1466433X

Chia, Fah Choy (2011) Economic fluctuations and productivity in the Malaysian construction sector. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.

Chiang, Y H; Tang, B S and Leung, W Y (2001) Market structure of the construction industry in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 19(7), pp. 675-687. ISSN 01446193

Chih, Y Y; Kiazad, K; Li, M; Capezio, A; Zhou, L and Restubog, S L D (2017) Broken promises: Implications for the job insecurity and job performance of Chinese construction workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(4): 04016114, ISSN 0733-9364

Chileshe, N; Rameezdeen, R; Lehmann, S and Hosseini, M r (2014) Reverse logistics (RL) implementation among contractors in Australia: Practices and barriers. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Cho, S K (2011) The relation between lean construction and performance in the Korean construction industry. PhD thesis, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Chui, K W (2010) Comparison of construction labor productivity between U.S. and China: Using on-site productivity measurement methods. PhD thesis, University of Kansas, USA.

Coffey, M (1995) The propensity for participation in mechanical and electrical sub-contractors in the British construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Strathclyde, UK.

Coffey, M and Langford, D (1998) The propensity for employee participation by electrical and mechanical trades in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 16(5), pp. 543-552. ISSN 01446193

Crew, W A (2017) Best practices create innovation and improved competitiveness. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 143(9): 02517005, ISSN 0733-9364

Dangerfield, B; Green, S and Austin, S (2010) Understanding construction competitiveness: The contribution of system dynamics. Construction Innovation, 10(4), pp. 408-420. ISSN 1471-4175

Dania, A A; Larsen, G D and Ewart, I J (2014) Sustainable construction: Exploring the capabilities of Nigerian construction firms. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Dawood, N N and Dalakleidis, G D A (2002) Industrial review and development of a cost management system for the Greek construction industry. In: Greenwood, D (ed.) Proceedings of 18th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2002, Northumbria, UK.

De Azevedo, R C; De Oliveira Lacerda, R T; Ensslin, L; Jungles, A E and Ensslin, S R (2013) Performance measurement to aid decision making in the budgeting process for apartment-building construction: Case study using MCDA-c. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 139(2), pp. 225-235. ISSN 0733-9364

Delaney, F T and Wamuziri, S C (2001) Mergers and acquisitions in the construction industry. In: Akintoye, A (ed.) Proceedings of 17th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2001, Salford, UK.

Delaney, F T and Wamuziri, S C (2002) Efficiency and performance effects of mergers and acquisitions in the construction industry. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 7(3), pp. 141-150. ISSN 1366-4387

Diaz-Murillo, M (1993) A strategy for the implementation of quality function deployment in the design-construction industry. PhD thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.

Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2004) Neural network model to support international market entry decisions. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 130(1), pp. 59-66. ISSN 0733-9364

Dikmen, I; Birgonul, M T; Ozorhon, B and Eren, K (2008) Critical success factors for partnering in the Turkish construction industry. In: Dainty, A (ed.) Proceedings of 24th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2008, Cardiff, UK.

Dithebe, K; Aigbavboa, C O; Thwala, W D and Oke, A E (2019) Analysis on the perceived occurrence of challenges delaying the delivery of water infrastructure assets in South Africa. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 17(3), pp. 554-571. ISSN 1726-0531

Dobrovnik, M.; Herold, D. M. and Kummer, S. (2026) Perception differences in dynamic capabilities for digital supply chain transformation across managerial hierarchies: A DEMATEL-based analysis in the construction industry. Construction Innovation, 26(9), pp. 204-232. ISSN 1471-4175

Dou, Y; Li, T; Li, L; Zhang, Y and Li, Z (2023) Tracking the research on ten emerging digital technologies in the AECO industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 149(3): 03123003, ISSN 0733-9364

Drew, D and Skitmore, M (1997) The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 15(5), pp. 469-489. ISSN 01446193

Drew, D S (1994) The effect of contract type and size on competitiveness in construction contract bidding. PhD thesis, University of Salford, UK.

Drew, D S; Ho, L C Y and Skitmore, M (2001) Analysing a consultant's competitiveness in two-envelope fee tendering. Construction Management and Economics, 19(5), pp. 503-510. ISSN 01446193

Drew, D S and Skitmore, R M (1992) Competitiveness in bidding: A consultant's perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 10(3), pp. 227-247. ISSN 01446193

Du, J J; Zhou, J; Liu, C and Picken, D (2006) Exploring turnover intention of construction managers in China. Journal of Construction Research, 7(1), pp. 191-205. ISSN 1609-9451

Duke, A K (2001) A telepresence environment for concurrent life-cycle design and construction. PhD thesis, Loughborough University, UK.

Duman, D U and Giritli, H (2014) Changing paradigms in construction competitiveness research. In: Raiden, A and Aboagye-Nimo, E (eds.) Proceedings of 30th Annual ARCOM Conference, 1-3 September 2014, Portsmouth, UK.

Duodo, B (2017) Intellectual capital and innovation in construction firms: the role of learning capability. PhD thesis, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Dzeng, R J and Wang, S S (2008) An analysis of infrastructure development based on national competitiveness perspectives. Construction Management and Economics, 26(1), pp. 47-61. ISSN 1466433X

Ebekozien, A and Aigbavboa, C O (2024) Improving quantity surveying education through continually updating curriculum digitalisation to meet industry requirements. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 22(5), pp. 1523-1543. ISSN 1726-0531

Edum-Fotwe, F T; Thorpe, A and McCaffer, R (2000) Assessing potential of on-line transaction for information as a resource in the construction process. Journal of Construction Procurement, 6(2), ISSN 1358-9180

Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2000) Quantifying the cost of plant operators' productivity. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 5(1-2), pp. 85-92. ISSN 1366-4387

Edwards, D J; Nicholas, J and Sharp, R (2001) Forecasting UK construction plant sales. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8(3), pp. 171-176. ISSN 0969-9988

Egbu, C O; Sturges, J and Bates, M (1999) Learning from knowledge management and trans-organizational innovations in diverse project management environments. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Ejohwomu, O A; Proverbs, D G and Olomolaiye, P (2007) The UK construction industry: A review of black country skills demand. In: Boyd, D (ed.) Proceedings of 23rd Annual ARCOM Conference, 3-5 September 2007, Belfast, UK.

Elmualim, A A and Govender, K (2008) Communities of practice in UK large contracting firms: Contrasting application and non-utilized merits. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(3-4), pp. 149-159. ISSN 1745-2007

Elshaboury, N and Marzouk, M (2021) Optimizing construction and demolition waste transportation for sustainable construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(9), pp. 2411-2425. ISSN 0969-9988

Emuze F, S T S W (2013) Perceived impact of the market on the business of regional contractors: A South African context. In: Smith, S D and Ahiaga-Dagbui, D D (eds.) Proceedings of 29th Annual ARCOM Conference, 2-4 September 2013, Reading, UK.

Evirgen, T C (1995) Performance in international collaborative ventures: Case of the global construction industry. PhD thesis, Michigan State University, USA.

Fang, Y and Ng, S T (2011) Applying activity-based costing approach for construction logistics cost analysis. Construction Innovation, 11(3), pp. 259-281. ISSN 1471-4175

Farooqui, R U-H (2011) Achieving zero accidents: a strategic framework for continuous safety improvement in the construction industry. PhD thesis, Florida International University, USA.

Faulkenberry, L M (1993) Impact of emerging contract employment patterns on training, competitiveness, and company operation in the electrical construction industry. EdD thesis, Texas A&M University, USA.

Fergusson, K J (1993) Impact of integration on industrial facility quality. PhD thesis, Stanford University, USA.

Field, C and Davenport, D (1999) PFI policy since 1996 and the implications for small and medium sized enterprises in the UK construction industry. In: Hughes, W (ed.) Proceedings of 15th Annual ARCOM Conference, 15-17 September 1999, Liverpool, UK.

Flanagan, R and Marsh, L (2000) Measuring the costs and benefits of information technology in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 7(4), pp. 423-435. ISSN 0969-9988

Flanagan, R; Norman, G and Worrall, H (1995) Trade performance of the UK building materials and components industries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2(2), pp. 141-162. ISSN 0969-9988

Florencio, Lutemberg de Araújo (2018) Structuring of a rating system for the classification of risk of linking commercial real estate properties as guarantee for long-term credit operations. PhD thesis, Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil.

Forde, B and Stiemer, S F (1985) Steel construction evaluation by MLR-strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 111(2), pp. 149-156. ISSN 0733-9364

Freitas, Andrey Pimentel Aleluia (2018) Risk management methodology in the civil construction industry: Application in micro and small enterprises. PhD thesis, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil.

Fu, W K (2004) The effect of experience in construction contract bidding. PhD thesis, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.

Fu, W K; Drew, D S and Lo, H P (2003) Competitiveness of inexperienced and experienced contractors in bidding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 129(4), pp. 388-395. ISSN 0733-9364

Fu, W K; Drew, D S and Lo, H P (2004) Start-up and steady-state learning in recurrent bidding. Building Research & Information, 32(6), pp. 484-496. ISSN 0961-3218

Fu, W K; Lo, H P and Drew, D S (2006) Collective learning, collective knowledge and learning networks in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(10), pp. 1019-1028. ISSN 1466433X

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