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Chua, D K H and Li, G M (2002) RISim: Resource-Interacted Simulation Modeling in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 195–202.

Freire, J and Alarcón, L F (2002) Achieving Lean Design Process: Improvement Methodology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 248–56.

Isidore, L J and Back, W E (2002) Multiple Simulation Analysis for Probabilistic Cost and Schedule Integration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 211–9.

Kale, S and Arditi, D (2002) Competitive Positioning in United States Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 238–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction industry; Competition; United States; construction industry; civil engineering; performance index;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2002)128:3(238)
  • Abstract:
    The concept of competitive positioning is explored in the context of the United States construction industry along two dimensions—scope and mode of competition. The effects of competitive positioning on construction company performance are also explored while controlling the size of construction companies. Construction firms’ choices regarding scope and mode of competition and their economic performance are self-reported. The statistical analyses used in this research include cluster analysis, Duncan multiple range tests, one-way analysis of variance, and one-way analysis of covariance. Research findings point out that construction companies address the challenges of the industry by adopting a number of competitive positioning alternatives. Research findings also reveal that construction companies’ choices regarding scope and mode of competition are significantly related to company performance, measured by means of three criteria—profitability, growth in contract awards, and overall performance. Construction firms that place a strong emphasis on all modes of competition and adopt a neutral approach to scope of competition outperform their rivals.

Meng, X (2002) Guarantees for Contractor’s Performance and Owner’s Payment in China. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 232–7.

Sawhney, A and Mund, A (2002) Adaptive Probabilistic Neural Network-based Crane Type Selection System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 265–73.

Tam, C M, Tong, T K L, Leung, A W T and Chiu, G W C (2002) Site Layout Planning using Nonstructural Fuzzy Decision Support System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 220–31.

Toole, T M (2002) Construction Site Safety Roles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 203–10.

Yi, K J, Lee, H and Choi, Y K (2002) Network Creation and Development for Repetitive-Unit Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 128(03), 257–64.