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Bryde, D J (2008) Is construction different? A comparison of perceptions of project management performance and practices by business sector and project type. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 315–27.
Chang, C-H, Lin, Y-C and Tserng, H P (2008) Distilling and managing engineers' experience in construction projects using a pattern approach. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 209–23.
Chen, C (2008) Entry mode selection for international construction markets: the influence of host country related factors. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 303–14.
Matar, M M, Georgy, M E and Ibrahim, M E (2008) Sustainable construction management: introduction of the operational context space (OCS). Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 261–75.
Ng, S T and Tang, Z (2008) Delineating the predominant criteria for subcontractor appraisal and their latent relationships. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 249–59.
Yeung, J F Y, Chan, A P C and Chan, D W M (2008) Establishing quantitative indicators for measuring the partnering performance of construction projects in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 277–301.
Yong, K T and Low, P S (2008) Organizational culture and TQM implementation in construction firms in Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03).
Zhao, Z Y and Shen, L Y (2008) Are Chinese contractors competitive in international markets?. Construction Management and Economics, 26(03), 225–36.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: China; construction industry; contractor; international business; competitiveness
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190801905380
- Abstract:
Chinese contractors have become more active in recent years in the international arena. This development is largely due to the encouragement and support by the Chinese government, coupled with the pressure of intensive competition within the domestic market. The increasing presence of Chinese international contractors (CICs) has attracted the attention of competitors from other countries. The CICs' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the international construction market are identified through analysing their business performance. Data used for the analysis are from multiple sources including literature reviews, policy reports, published statistics data and interviews with 25 construction professionals who work in CICs. It is suggested that CICs have made significant progress in building up their competitiveness in recent years and become competitors to other overseas contractors in international construction markets. The results provide valuable references for undertaking comparative research on organizational competitiveness among the contractors who come from different countries in international construction markets.