International alliances in construction
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A study under the auspices of the Construction 2000 Task Force of the Construction Industry Institute indicates considerations to be made by firms involved in the international market. Since World War II, the US construction industry has had a high profile for work abroad and international projects accounted for over 50% of revenues in the 1980s. Firms from several other countries are increasing the competition level, however. Issues that need to be addressed by multinational contractors (which are somewhat different from multinational corporations) are delineated. A firm with international operations must formulate a global strategy and recognize risks while identifying measures to deal with them. Financial issues are also explored.
Publication Name: Project Management Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 8756-9728
Year: 1993
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Implementation of constructability concepts
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A study which analyzed the incorporation of constructability into the architectural design process is presented. The investigation showed that constructability's main goal focuses on the enhancement of building construction by cutting costs and improving construction methods. Goal-setting at the project onset, the right contracting scheme, optimal costs and clear-cut objectives influence the implementation of constructability concepts. Meanwhile, combining traditional and modern construction methods remains a challenge for both designers and contractors.
Publication Name: Project Management Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 8756-9728
Year: 1992
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Setting objectives for international engineering and construction
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The quality of project management determines the outcome of engineering and construction projects, both domestic and international. When working in foreign environs, project managers should employ some basic functions to attain their technical and socio-cultural objectives. In addition, project managers must realize that strategies which work in one country may not be applicable in another country. Multinational companies must also consider this before they embark on foreign projects.
Publication Name: Project Management Journal
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 8756-9728
Year: 1992
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