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Fageha, M and Aibinu, A (2014) Prioritising project scope definition elements in public building projects. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 18-33.
Hosseini, M, Chlieshe, N and Zillante, G (2014) Investigating the factors associated with job satisfaction of construction workers in South Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 1-17.
Ibiyemi, A, Adrian, Y, Daud, M and Adenipekun, M (2014) An examination of the structure of sustainable facilities planning scale for user satisfaction in Nigerian universities. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 58-73.
isa, C, Saman, H and Preece, C (2014) Entry Location and Entry Timing (ELET) decision model for international construction firms. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 34-57.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Entry location; entry timing; resource-based view; international markets; Malaysian construction firms
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v14i3.4156
- Abstract:
This paper proposes a model for entry location (EL) and entry timing (ET) decisions to guide construction firms in accessing targeted international markets. Neglecting to properly choose the right combination of the entry location and entry timing (ELET) decisions can lead to poor performance of the firms’ international ventures. The sampling frame was from the Malaysian construction firms that have undertaken and completed projects abroad. Survey questionnaires sent to 115 firms registered with Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia, operating in more than 50 countries, achieved a 39.1 per cent response rate. Based on a comprehensive statistical analysis of survey data it was found that the mutually inclusive significant factors that influenced the firms’ ELET decisions were: the firm’s ability to assess market signals and opportunities, international experience, financial capacity, competencies and capabilities (project management, specialist expertise and technology), resources (level of knowledge based on research and development), experience in similar works, financial support from the home country banks, technical complexities of projects and availability of funds for projects. Hence, the present research builds on and extends the literature on the ELET decisions in a more integrated way.
Kamardeen, I (2014) Stimulating learning with integrated assessments in construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 86-98.
Lind, H and Brunes, F (2014) Policies to avoid cost overruns in infrastructure projects: critical evaluation and recommendations. Construction Economics and Building, 14(03), 74-85.