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Chen, J J (1998) The characteristics and current status of China's construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 711-9.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: business environment; China; economic reform
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/014461998372006
  • Abstract:

    The development of China’s construction industry is presented by describing its current status and high-lighting its achievements, identifying the main constraints preventing the industry from playing a more effective and efficient role in the country’s economic development. Fundamental changes occurred in the construction industry after the economic reform, and the industry has been playing a very important role in the national economy, having made impressive progress and been developed at an amazing speed. However, reforms in the construction industry are difficult since this industry is not a single sector. The reform process by its very nature is not systematic. The challenges ahead are serious, and deeper reforms of the economic system are required.

Griffith, A and Headley, J D (1998) Effective client management control of small works and minor maintenance. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 703-9.

Idris, M M (1998) Assessment of the factors influencing the maintenance programme of large university buildings in Riyadh. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 673-9.

Jennings, P and Holt, G D (1998) Pre-qualification and multi-criteria selection: a measure of UK contractors' opinions. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 651-60.

Li, H and Love, P E D (1998) Developing a theory of construction problem solving. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 721-7.

Loosemore, M (1998) The influence of communication structure upon crisis management efficiency. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 661-71.

Lopes, J (1998) The construction industry and macroeconomy in Sub-Saharan Africa post 1970. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 637-49.

Low, S P and Tan, S K L (1998) How 'just-in-time' wastages can be quantified: case study of a private condominium project. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 621-35.

Mak, S W, Wong, J and Picken, D (1998) Note - The effect on contingency allowances of using risk analysis in capital cost estimating: a Hong Kong case study. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 615-9.

Poh, P S H and Chen, J (1998) The Singapore buildable design appraisal system: a preliminary review of the relationship between buildability, site productivity and costs. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 681-92.

Raftery, J, Pasadilla, B, Chiang, Y H, Hui, E C M and Tang, B-S (1998) Globalization, comparative advantage and industrial policy: implications of recent developments in the construction sector in Asia. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 729-37.

Shen, Q, Lo, K-K and Wang, Q (1998) Priority setting in maintenance management of public buildings: a modified multi-attribute approach using AHP. Construction Management and Economics, 16(06), 693-702.