Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarly important for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in driving both of these.
Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations and are usually discussed only in this context. In addition, research in construction management and economics has generally failed to take proper account of the unique or highly emphasised characteristics of the industries in developing countries, or their economic and social environment. This volume challenges underlying assumptions and focuses on the distinct characteristics of construction in developing countries. In so doing it considers the issues from the perspective of the developing countries themselves to present a strong contemporary picture for researchers.
It forms a companion volume to New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries which provides an update on the generic subjects relating to the construction industry in developing countries, and covers new concepts and issues.
1. Reflections on the Great Divide: Strategic Review of the Book Part 1: Industry Practices 2. Public-private Partnerships for Major Infrastructure Projects in Developing Countries 3. Promoting Social Opportunities in the Procurement of Construction Projects 4. Transparency in Construction Part 2: Industry Performance on Projects 5. Information Technology and Construction Firms in Developing Countries 6. Safety and Health in Construction in Developing Countries: The Humanitarian Paradox Part 3: Strategies 7. Sub-contracting and Joint Venturing in Construction in Developing Countries 8. Risks, Opportunities and Strategies in International Construction: A Case Study of China 9. Leadership and Its Development in Construction Industries in Developing Countries Part 4: Reconstruction Programmes 10. Sustainable Low-cost Housing in Developing Countries: The Role of Stakeholders 'After' the Project 11. Post-war Reconstruction and Civil Society Part 5: Project Management 12. Construction Project Performance in Developing Countries 13. Project Risks Faced in International Construction Projects in Developing Countries: Case Study of Vietnam 14. A Protocol for Lean Construction in Developing Countries Part 6: Industry Development 15. Green Jobs in Construction 16. Case Studies of Technology Development and Innovation in Developing Countries
