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Adesi, M, Owusu-Manu, D and Murphy, R (2018) Strategic competences for pricing quantity surveying consultancy services. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 458–74.

Deng, X, Low, S P, Zhao, X and Chang, T (2018) Identifying micro variables contributing to political risks in international construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 317–34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: International construction; Risk management; Project management; Questionnaire survey;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-02-2017-0042
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to explore the micro-level variables contributing to political risks in international construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A total of 25 micro-level variables were identified from the literature review, and a questionnaire survey was performed with 138 professionals from both academia and industry. Then, the Spearman rank correlation was used to test whether there was agreement on ranking between the two respondent groups. Furthermore, the 25 variables were grouped into six underlying factors through the exploratory factor analysis. Findings The results indicated that the most critical variables were “project desirability to the host country,” “relationship with governments,” “misconduct of contractors,” “public opposition to the project,” “experiential knowledge of political risks” and “advantageous conditions of contract.” In addition, the opinions within each group were consistent and there was no significant disagreement on the rankings of variables between academics and practitioners. However, the academic and practitioner groups held different opinions on some individual variables. The impact direction of the variables was associated with confusion among the respondents. Originality/value The findings presented in this paper can help international construction enterprises effectively manage political risks in international construction projects.

Hassim, S, Muniandy, R, Alias, A H and Abdullah, P (2018) Construction tender price estimation standardization (TPES) in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 443–57.

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Pellegrino, R and Costantino, N (2018) An empirical investigation of the learning effect in concrete operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 342–57.

Shurrab, M, Abbasi, G and Al Khazaleh, R (2018) Evaluating the effect of motivational dimensions on the construction project managers in Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 412–24.

Sundquist, V, Hulthén, K and Gadde, L E (2018) From project partnering towards strategic supplier partnering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 358–73.

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Zuo, J, Zhao, X, Nguyen, Q B M, Ma, T and Gao, S (2018) Soft skills of construction project management professionals and project success factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 425–42.