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Abdul-Aziz, A R (2009) Locational factors and foreign market-entry considerations for Malaysian contractors. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 27-36.

Hardie. M and Saha, S (2009) Builders' perceptions of lowest cost procurement and its impact on quality. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 1-8.

Jin, X-H (2009) Allocating risks in public-private partnerships using a transaction cost economic approach: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 19-26.

Langston, Y and Langston, C (2009) The inherent building energy-cost relationship: an analysis of thirty Melbourne case studies. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 9-18.

Ofori, G and Toor, S (2009) Role of leadership in transforming the profession of quantity surveying. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 37-44.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Leadership; quantity surevying; innovation
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v9i1.3013
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry is facing a period of change. The roles of the professions involved in the industry in general, and of quantity surveyors in particular, are also changing. There are opportunities for surveyors to seize the initiative to broaden their involvement in projects, and attain strategic positions within the industry. However, they will have to improve upon their skill sets and their knowledge bases. Senior quantity surveyors interviewed in Singapore shared their views on the challenges facing the construction industry, and their profession. They suggested that the quantity surveying profession would only be able to address the pressing issues it faces if it pays more attention to innovation and the development of its people. It should be able to attract and retain talent. Knowledge management will be of critical importance. This will be enabled and facilitated by knowledge leadership.

Suriyanon, N and Chovichien, V (2009) Applying conjoint analysis to study attitudes of Thai government organisations. Construction Economics and Building, 9(01), 45-54.