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Bakens, W (1997) International Trends in Building and Construction Research . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 102–4.

Crowley, L G, Lutz, J D and Burleson, R C (1997) Functional Illiteracy in Construction Industry . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 162–70.

Hampson, K and Tatum, C B (1997) Technology Strategy and Competitive Performance in Bridge Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 153–61.

Kartam, N A (1997) Integrating Safety and Health Performance into Construction CPM . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 121–6.

Luiten, G T & and Tolman, F P (1997) Automating Communication in Civil Engineering . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 113–20.

Noyce, D A and Hanna, A S (1997) Planned Schedule Compression Concept File For Electrical Contractors . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 189–97.

Peng, J L, Yen, T, Lin, Y, Wu, K L and Chen, W F (1997) Performance of Scaffold Frame Shoring under Pattern Loads and Load Paths . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 138–45.

Riley, D R and Sanvido, V E (1997) Space Planning Method for Multistory Building Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 171–80.

Sillars, D N and Kangari, R (1997) Japanese Construction Alliances . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 146–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1997)123:2(146)
  • Abstract:
    As a result of increased globalization, characterized by freely accessible communications and transportation systems, the traditionally geographically dependent construction industry finds itself in the midst of industry changes in which the borders between competitors are being removed. As a result, construction industry organizations need to react to change and increased competition. One method for doing so is formation of construction alliances to provide for the resource, geography specific, and technological needs of project owners. The objective of this paper is to present the results of interviews with leaders in the Japanese construction industry, with a perspective on perceptions of change in the international and domestic market, and the use of alliances to react to those changes. The results indicate an increasing need to form alliances to remain competitive across and within traditional market borders. Additionally, the impact of the spread of the free market economy is noted as a significant factor in the rise of increasing competitiveness. The importance of alliance success is stressed, and the means to that success is careful integration of cultures and technology during alliance formation.

Thomas, H R and Raynar, K A (1997) Scheduled Overtime and Labor Productivity: Quantitative Analysis . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 181–8.

Wakefield, R R and Sears, G A (1997) Petri Nets for Simulation and Modeling of Construction Systems . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 105–12.

Yates, J K and Aniftos, S (1997) International Standards and Construction . Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 123(02), 127–37.