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Awil, A and Aziz, A R A (2002) International markets: Malaysian construction contractors and the stage theory. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 94-106.

El-Higzi, F (2002) Foreign market selection factors in the Australian construction services sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 107-120.

Francis, V and Lingard, H (2002) The case for family-friendly work practices in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 28-36.

Jefferies, M, Chen, S and Conway, J (2002) Assessment of professional competence in a construction management problem-based learning setting. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 47-56.

Lam, K C, Cheung, S O, Tang, C M and Ng, S T (2002) Capital budgeting evaluation practices of building contractors in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 81-93.

Ling, F and Leong, E (2002) Performance of design-build projects in terms of cost, quality and time: views of clients, architects and contractors in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 37-46.

Manley, K and Marceau, J (2002) Integrated manufacturing-services businesses in the Australian building and construction sector. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 1-12.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Manufacturing services; Australian; building and construction
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i1.2882
  • Abstract:
    This paper establishes that the emergence of integrated manufacturing-service businessesis a key trademark of innovative industries and ‘the new economy’. Having establishedthe benefits of such integration, the phenomenon is reviewed in relation to theAustralian building and construction (B&C) sector. It is hypothesised that manufacturerssupplying building and construction work are adding value to their own activity, and that ofthe sector, by enhancing their product offerings via the provision of services. A small surveyis undertaken, with the findings revealing the nature of service provision by manufacturersin the Australian B&C sector. It appears that the ‘bundling’ of products and servicesby these manufacturers is a key competitive strategy yielding significant benefits for themand the sector as a whole.

Ng, T, Luu, D and Chen, S (2002) Decision criteria and their subjectivity in construction procurement selection. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 70-80.

Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2002) The influence of project managers on construction health and safety in South Africa. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 57-69.

Soetanto, R and Proverbs, D (2002) Modelling client satisfaction levels: the impact of contractor performance. Construction Economics and Building, 2(01), 13-27.