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Costantino, N (2006) The contribution of Ranko Bon to the debate on sustainable construction. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 705-9.
Dietzenbacher, E and Hoen, A R (2006) Coefficient stability and predictability in input-output models: a comparative analysis for the Netherlands. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 671-80.
Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2006) A review of international construction research: Ranko Bon's contribution. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 725-33.
Ganesan, S and Kelsey, J (2006) Technology transfer: international collaboration in Sri Lanka. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 743-53.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction; technology transfer; absorptive capacity; modernisation
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190600704703
- Abstract:
The real tests for technology transfer are whether such transfers have contributed significantly to the vibrant development of the recipient industry. Technology transfer (TT) process that is knowledge driven demands a recipient industry with adequate capacity for absorbing new knowledge. International joint ventures and subcontracts employed in building material and construction can be serious vehicles of TT provided they contribute to providing higher quality inputs into the wider industry. These issues are examined through a survey of construction subcontracts during the period 1985–2002. The respondents indicated that moderately favourable conditions for TT existed in the completed projects. Nonetheless, the paper argues that negligible real productivity changes in construction in Sri Lanka in the recent decade point to stagnation in growth in local absorptive capacity. China in contrast has placed a balanced emphasis on upgrading building materials and equipment, design and construction, and built up an impressive absorptive capacity, with modernisation of the entire industry in prospect. The paper suggests advance planning for TT in foreign funded projects to ensure greater participation of local firms, together with a balanced focus on efficient and timely execution of projects, the profitability of participants, and realisation of TT goals.
Hawk, D (2006) Conditions of Success: a platform for international construction development. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 735-42.
Mccann, P (2006) On the supply-side determinants of regional growth. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 681-93.
Pietroforte, R and Gregori, T (2006) Does volume follow share? The case of the Danish construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 711-5.
Ruddock, L and Lopes, J (2006) The construction sector and economic development: the "Bon curve". Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 717-23.
Shipworth, D (2006) Qualitative modelling of sustainable energy scenarios: an extension of the Bon qualitative input-output model. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 695-703.
Skitmore, M, Runeson, G and Chang, X (2006) Construction price formation: full-cost pricing or neoclassical microeconomic theory?. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 773-83.
Steadman, P (2006) Allometry and built form: revisiting Ranko Bon's work with the Harvard Philomorphs. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 755-65.
Valence, G D (2006) Building as an economic process: the Austrian approach revisited. Construction Management and Economics, 24(07), 767-71.