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Lou, E C W, Lee, A and Mathison, G (2011) Recapitulation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for construction SMEs in the UK. In: Egbu, C and Lou, E C W (Eds.), Proceedings 27th Annual ARCOM Conference, 5-7 September 2011, Bristol, UK. Association of Researchers in Construction Management, 673–82.

  • Type: Conference Proceedings
  • Keywords: corporate social responsibility; CSR; small and medium enterprise; SME
  • ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9552390-5-2
  • URL: http://www.arcom.ac.uk/-docs/proceedings/ar2011-0673-0682_Lou_Lee_Mathison.pdf
  • Abstract:
    In line with the UK Government s innovation objectives under The Strategy for Sustainable Construction, construction small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are looking to develop and implement a quality management system to address the corporate social responsibility (CSR) aspects of the business. This paper investigates the initiation, development and practice of CSR in construction organisations, and presents a case for possible adoption for construction SMEs. Current policies and directives from the European and UK are also taken into consideration. By combining key indicators of CSR and achieving business success and competitive advantage, the pervasiveness of CSR for construction SMEs is determined. The validity of this initial research is further endorsed through industry collaboration research.