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Abdul-Aziz, A-R (2001) Foreign workers and labour segmentation in Malaysia's construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 789-98.

Dainty, A R, Briscoe, G H and Millett, S J (2001) Subcontractor perspectives on supply chain alliances. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 841-8.

Fraser, C and Zarkada-Frazer, A (2001) The philosophy, structure and objectives of research and development in Japan. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 831-40.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: research and development; Japan; Australia; contractor; international marketing
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190110074255
  • Abstract:

    This paper presents an overview of the philosophy, structure and key objectives of R&D activity in the Japanese construction industry. It argues that this unique model of a close partnership between industry, government and society is based on shared values, and delivers significant benefits not only for firms but for society at large. Additionally, the Japanese system acts as an efficient market entry barrier that protects the Japanese domestic market from foreign competition while concurrently providing the basis of Japan’s competitive advantage in international markets. To illustrate how significantly different the Japanese model is from those of other advanced economies, an empirical comparison of the belief structures concerning responsibility for R&D of key players in the construction industries in Japan and Australia is presented. The results illustrate the point that, unlike Australia, Japanese contractors play a much more extensive role in society than do their Australian counterparts. This role incongruence may be the true barrier to penetration of the Japanese construction market.

Han, S H and Diekmann, J E (2001) Making a risk-based decision for overseas construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 765-76.

Kenley, R (2001) The predictive ability of Bromilow's time-cost model: a comment. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 759-64.

Lingard, H, Gilbert, G and Graham, P (2001) Improving solid waste reduction and recycling performance using goal setting and feedback. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 809-17.

London, K A and Kenley, R (2001) An industrial organization economic supply chain approach for the construction industry: a review. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 777-88.

Nima, M A, Abdul-Kadir, M R, Jaafar, M S and Alghulami, R G (2001) Constructability implementation: a survey in the Malaysian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 819-29.

Winch, G M (2001) Governing the project process: a conceptual framework. Construction Management and Economics, 19(08), 799-808.