ABSTRACT
Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarly important for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in driving both of these.
Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations and are usually discussed only in this context. In addition, research in construction management and economics has generally failed to take proper account of the unique or highly emphasised characteristics of the industries in developing countries, or their economic and social environment. 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 the developing countries themselves to present a strong contemporary picture for researchers.
It forms a companion volume to New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries which provides an update on the generic subjects relating to the construction industry in developing countries, and covers new concepts and issues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|104 pages
Industry Practices
part 2|64 pages
Industry Performance on Projects
chapter 6|45 pages
Safety and Health in Construction in Developing Countries
part 3|79 pages
Strategies
chapter 8|27 pages
Risks, Opportunities and Strategies in International Construction
part 4|48 pages
Reconstruction Programmes
chapter 10|24 pages
Sustainable Low-Cost Housing in Developing Countries
part 5|89 pages
Project Management
chapter 13|29 pages
Project Risks Faced in International Construction Projects in Developing Countries
part 6|71 pages
Industrial Developement