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Chotibhongs, R and Arditi, D (2012) Analysis of collusive bidding behaviour. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 221-31.
Devaney, S and Roberts, D (2012) Who gets the jobs? Factors influencing the employability of property and construction graduates in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 233-46.
Devapriya, K A K and Ganesan, S (2002) Technology transfer subcontracting in developing countries through. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 171–82.
English, J (2002) Managing cultural differences to improve industrial efficiency. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 196–204.
Kumaraswamy, M M and Shrestha, G B (2002) Targeting 'technology exchange' for faster organizational and industry development. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 183–95.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Technology transfers; Joint Ventures; development of construction organizations and industries
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=g1fatqw3hprub3ab
- Abstract:
Effective transfers of core knowledge and essential skills from one region/country/organization to another are often advocated to accelerate long-term development. However, the successful transfers of technologies in general and construction technology in particular have often been restricted by various barriers. A common problem is that the 'transferor' will not devote special resources to effecting sustainable (rather than superficial) 'transfers' if only the 'transferee' is perceived to benefit from such Technology Transfers. However, a broader conceptualization of technology incorporates multiple dimensions/components of 'knowledge' and skills, including 'cultural', linguistic, logistic and 'networking' capacities. This broadened concept could convince both parties of mutual benefits to be derived through an 'exchange' of strengths in different components of such technologies. The paper is based on a survey of international literature on these issues, structured interviews and responses to a questionnaire issued to a cross-section of practitioners in Hong Kong. The foregoing paradox of Technology Transfers and the proposed paradigm of 'technology exchange' are discussed in terms of the construction industry. Construction Joint Ventures that have proliferated in many countries including Hong Kong are seen to be a suitable vehicle for facilitating such technology exchange. Appropriate policies and incentives at macro(governmental), meso- (organizational) and micro- (project) levels are needed to empower and propel this process as part of an integrated strategy for the long-term development of construction organizations and industries.
Lopes, J, Ruddock, L and Ribeiro, F L (2002) Investment in construction and economic growth in developing countries. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 152–9.
Ngowi, A B, Iwisi, D S and Mushi, R J (2002) Competitive strategy of low financial in a context resources. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 205–11.
Polesie, P M A (2012) Reducing the use of resources in medium-sized Swedish construction enterprises: production managers' views. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 193-202.
Schoenwitz, M, Naim, M and Potter, A (2012) The nature of choice in mass customized house building. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 203-19.
Zawdie, G and Langford, D A (2002) Influence of construction-based infrastructure on the development process in Sub-Saharan Africa. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 160–70.