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Cox, R F, Issa, R R A and Koblegard, K (2005) Management’s Perception of Key Behavioral Indicators for Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 368–76.

Gunhan, S and Arditi, D (2005) Factors Affecting International Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 273–82.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: International factors; Construction industry; Delphi method; Change management; Project management; Risk management; Foreign projects;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2005)131:3(273)
  • Abstract:
    A construction company’s decision to expand into international markets must be based on a good understanding of the opportunities and threats associated with international business, as well as the development of company strengths relative to international activities. These factors were evaluated in this study by surveying the executives in charge of international construction of large United States based contractors. The information was collected by means of two rounds of a Delphi survey, the results of which were used as input in an analytic hierarchy process (AHP). The findings indicate that track record, specialist expertise, project management capability are the most important company strengths; loss of key personnel, shortage of financial resources, and inflation and currency fluctuations are the most important threats relative to international markets; and increased long term profitability, the ability to maintain shareholders’ returns, and the globalization and openness of the markets are the most important opportunities available in international works. This study is of relevance to practitioners as it systematically highlights the factors that affect international construction for the benefit of executives of medium-to-large size construction companies who are considering expanding into overseas markets. It is of relevance to researchers too as it demonstrates the successful use of the combined Delphi and AHP.

Han, S H, Diekmann, J E and Ock, J H (2005) Contractor’s Risk Attitudes in the Selection of International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 283–92.

Jaselskis, E J, Gao, Z and Walters, R C (2005) Improving Transportation Projects Using Laser Scanning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 377–84.

Kim, K and de la Garza, J M (2005) Critical Path Method with Multiple Calendars. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 330–42.

Lee, D (2005) Probability of Project Completion Using Stochastic Project Scheduling Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 310–8.

Molenaar, K R (2005) Programmatic Cost Risk Analysis for Highway Megaprojects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 343–53.

Moselhi, O, Assem, I and El-Rayes, K (2005) Change Orders Impact on Labor Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 354–9.

Rojas, E M and Mukherjee, A (2005) General-Purpose Situational Simulation Environment for Construction Education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 319–29.

Shapira, A and Raz, Y (2005) Comparative Analysis of Shoring Towers for High-Clearance Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 293–301.

Son, J, Mattila, K G and Myers, D S (2005) Determination of Haul Distance and Direction in Mass Excavation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 302–9.

Song, L and AbouRizk, S M (2005) Quantifying Engineering Project Scope for Productivity Modeling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 131(03), 360–7.