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El-Sheikh, A and Pryke, S D (2010) Network gaps and project success. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 17.

Kokkaew, N and Chiara, N (2010) Modelling completion risk using stochastic critical path-envelope method: a BOT highway project application. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 54.

Loudoun, R J (2010) Injuries sustained by young males in construction during day and night work. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 20.

Oo, B-L, Drew, D S and Runeson, G (2010) Competitor analysis in construction bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 9.

Saka, N and Lowe, J G (2010) The impact of the petroleum sector on the output of the Nigerian construction sector. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 12.

Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C, Glover, R and Vazari, S (2010) Analysis of the benefits and costs of construction craft training in the United States based on expert perceptions and industry data. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 85.

Wong, J M W and Ng, S T (2010) Forecasting construction tender price index in Hong Kong using vector error correction model. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 68.

Zhang, X, Skitmore, M, Wu, Y and Ye, K (2010) A regional construction R&D evaluation system for China. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 300.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: China; construction industry; factor analysis; research and development
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2010.508501
  • Abstract:
    Expenditure on R&D in China’s construction industry has been relatively low in comparison with many developed countries for a number of years—a situation considered to be a major barrier to the industry’s competitiveness in general and unsatisfactory as regards industry development of the 31 regions involved. A major problem with this is the lack of a sufficiently sophisticated method of objectively evaluating R&D activity in what are quite complex circumstances considering the size and regional differences that exist in this part of the world. A regional construction R&D evaluation system (RCRES) is presented, aimed at rectifying the situation. This is based on 12 indicators drawn from the Chinese Government’s R&D Inventory of Resources in consultation with a small group of experts in the field, and further factor analysed into three groups. From this, the required evaluation is obtained by a simple formula. Examination of the results provides a ranking list of the R&D performance of each of the 31 regions, indicating a general disproportion between coastal and inland regions and highlighting regions receiving special emphasis or currently lacking in development. The understanding on this is vital for the future of China’s construction industry.

Zou, P X W and Li, J (2010) Risk identification and assessment in subway projects: case study of Nanjing Subway Line 2. Construction Management and Economics, 28(12), 38.