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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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Malaysia; construction; stage theory
- ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i1.2890
- Abstract:
Reduced demand for services, lack of finances for projects and idle resources at homehave resulted in loss of business for Malaysian construction contractors. Among the optionsthat are explored in this paper is internationalisation of services to help the contractorsgainfully employ their resources and diversify their markets. Integration of worldmarkets, faster transportation and improved means of communication have made it possiblefor contractors to undertake work in international markets. It was found that contractorswere motivated to internationalise by need to make the firm a viable one byconsidering the long-term profitability. Reputation and size of the firm were found to befactors that help contractors in winning contracts overseas. Most non-exporters were concernedwith provision of market intelligence and export credit finance. It was found thatproviding relevant market information, accessible to both exporter and non-exporters, canhelp firms make informed decisions. Any assistance provided should match the firm to thestage the firm has reached in exporting
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.
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.