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Abu Awwad, K (2020) The implementation of building information modelling Level 2 in the UK construction industry: the case of small and medium enterprises, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Al-Saeed, Y W M (2018) Towards developing a sustainability assessment framework for residential buildings in Iraq, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Al-Werikat, G K E (2017) The impact of supply chain management on construction projects performance in Jordan, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
AlAbbadi, G (2020) Development of a framework towards enhancing workers productivity in the Jordanian construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Alhajeri, M (2011) Health and safety in the construction industry: challenges and solutions in the UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O (2016) The development of a procurement decision support system to enhance construction claims management practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Banwo, O O (2022) Development of a framework for building cost information management in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Briscoe, G (2008) Studies of the UK labour market with special reference to the construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Charef, R (2019) A BIM-based framework to integrate a sustainable end-of-life into the asset lifecycle: towards the circular economy, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Dike, I (2017) A critical exploration of the impact of building information modelling on the culture and performance of UK construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Gherbal, N E M (2015) The influence and evaluation of the project manager's performance in the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University.
Ghostin, M (2020) Exploring an implementation framework for building information modelling to support sustainable development in the Lebanese construction industry: a qualitative approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Hendy, A O A (2007) An approach to sustainable construction in post-disaster contexts: with specific reference to the Marmara region of Turkey, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Coventry University.
Hermawan, F (2015) A strategic approach to enhancing sustainable practices in public building projects: a case study of Indonesian local authorities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Karami, S (2008) Using by-product industrial materials to replace all cement in construction products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Built Environment, Coventry University.
Lashford, C (2016) Modelling the role of SuDS management trains to minimise the flood risk of new-build housing developments in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Energy, Construction and Environment, Coventry University.
Li, P (2017) The international competitiveness of Chinese construction firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Royal Agricultural University, Coventry University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: case study; China; competition; competitiveness; construction firms; government; integration; interview; learning; markets; strategic management
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- URL: http://curve.coventry.ac.uk/open/items/89cbab34-c89f-4143-b27a-dbe4e684b5e9/1
- Abstract:
Many Chinese construction firms have strategically started to develop their overseas construction markets in line with the development of the integration of global economies, following China's accession to the World Trade Organisation in 2001, and the Chinese government's 2013 proposal for the "One Belt One Road", which was an opportunity for Chinese construction firms to expand their global business. However, in the current dynamic global construction market there are factors, which may affect Chinese construction firms' global expansion. However, the competitiveness theories, such as, Porter's Competition theory, the Resources-Based Approach, and the Strategic Management Approach, had application limitations with respect to Chinese construction firms, because of the unique characteristics of China's construction industry, which is a socialist market economy and is moving towards integration into the global market. It has been important for Chinese construction firms to focus on investigating those indicators, which have contributed to their international operations. Therefore, it was necessary to establish a framework to assess and improve Chinese construction firms' international competitiveness. A competitiveness framework was established through the application of mixed methods relating to a sequential explanatory strategy, with strong quantitative and qualitative considerations. For this sequential study, firstly, the key players in the competitive global construction market were identified through analysis of secondary quantitative data. Secondly, a total of 21 key competitiveness indicators were identified through analysis of secondary qualitative data, after which a draft conceptual competitiveness framework was proposed. Thirdly, Modified Delphi interviews were conducted, in order to refine and tighten the draft conceptual competitiveness framework, in all a total of 49 key competitiveness indicators were identified and a competitiveness framework was established. Finally, a case study was conducted through an analysis of both secondary data and structured interview results, which validated that the competitiveness framework was a strategy and a practical tool for assessing and improving Chinese construction firms' international competitiveness. In addition, a mathematical method named Weighted Summation was employed in this research for calculating competitiveness. Chinese construction firms' international competitiveness could then be calculated. This research found that the meaning of competitiveness could not be precisely defined, but the indicators, which contributed to Chinese construction firms' international competitiveness could be identified. This research provided a useful learning tool to assess and improve construction firms' international competitiveness.
Noruwa, B I (2020) Application and effects of emerging technologies on variation minimisation in the UK construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Nosheen, A (2022) Development of an effective claim management framework for the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Swai, L (2022) Development of a conceptual framework for enhancing payment practices in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Coventry University.
Tabatabaei Sameni, S (2019) Overheating investigation in UK social housing flats built to the Passivhaus standard, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Art and Design, Coventry University.