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Chotibhongs, R and Arditi, D (2012) Analysis of collusive bidding behaviour. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 221-31.

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.

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.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: business strategy; competitive advantage; contractors; firm-specific capability building; innovation; management; regionalism; smes; technology transfer; Botswana
ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=tk7kle24vl2bun4f
Abstract:
Traditionally, firms in developing countries, especially in Africa, cannot mobilize large-scale financial resources and assets to create competitive advantage against larger international companies from developed countries. An alternative strategy is developed to create new competitive advantages for construction firms with low financial resources. Resource-based strategic management is reviewed and its relevance extended to the construction industry. A pilot study involving ten construction companies in Botswana assessed their attempts to create competitive advantages. This case study indicates that small construction firms with low financial resources can build competitive advantages by creating firm-specific capabilities rather than imitating the strategies of large construction firms that are often based on the accumulation of large physical and financial resources.

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.