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Hardie, M, Miller, G, Manley, K and McFallan, S (2006) Innovation performance and its impact on profitability among different sectors in the Australian construction Industry. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 1-11.

Kong, A and Gray, J (2006) Traditional procurement is too slow. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 51-62.

Ling, F (2006) Design-build: how to increase its usage and its impact on architects and contractors in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 12-24.

Nesan, J (2006) Project finance model for small contractors in USA. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 25-41.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Project finance; contractors; USA
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v6i1.2966
  • Abstract:
    Construction projects do not require a large capital outlay but a large working capital to start up the project. Unfortunately, for small contractors there are very limited options available from the banks or other lending institutions to cover this large working capital requirement in the absence of sufficient collateral. The “Project Finance” method presented in this paper is recommended as the most effective method for small contractors in the United States. The problems of small and start up contractors in funding their projects have been little addressed in the literature. The current financing practices were observed through both the literature review and interviews with contractors and bankers in the western Michigan area and subsequently a system has been proposed which could help a small start-up company seeking higher growth. The growth rates that can be achieved using the project finance system in contrast to the traditional “line of credit” arrangements as illustrated in this paper show that the project finance model is beneficial.

Perry, L J (2006) Industrial disputes in the construction sector. Construction Economics and Building, 6(01), 42-50.