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Chen, Z, Li, H, Ross, A, Khalfan, M M and Kong, S C (2008) Knowledge-Driven ANP Approach to Vendors Evaluation for Sustainable Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 928–41.

Cheung, S O, Yiu, T W, Leung, A Y and Chiu, O K (2008) Catastrophic Transitions of Construction Contracting Behavior. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 942–52.

Gil, N, Beckman, S and Tommelein, I (2008) Problem-Solving Base Building under Uncertainty and Ambiguity: Multiple-Case Study on an Airport Expansion Program. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 991–1001.

Gkritza, K and Labi, S (2008) Estimating Cost Discrepancies in Highway Contracts: Multistep Econometric Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 953–62.

Grasso, B, Rasdorf, W and Bridgers, M (2008) Nature and Extent of Domestic Construction Program Outsourcing. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 1002–10.

Hastak, M, Gokhale, S, Goyani, K, Hong, T and Safi, B (2008) Analysis of Techniques Leading to Radical Reduction in Project Cycle Time. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 915–27.

Leung, M, Chen, D and Yu, J (2008) Demystifying Moderate Variables of the Interrelationships among Affective Commitment, Job Performance, and Job Satisfaction of Construction Professionals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 963–71.

Ling, F Y, Low, S P, Wang, S and Egbelakin, T (2008) Models for Predicting Project Performance in China Using Project Management Practices Adopted by Foreign AEC Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 983–90.

Lu, W, Shen, L and Yam, M C (2008) Critical Success Factors for Competitiveness of Contractors: China Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 972–82.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: China; Construction management; Construction companies; Contractors; Competition;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:12(972)
  • Abstract:
    Gaining or maintaining a “contractor’s” competitive advantage is not easy as it is determined by a large number of factors. Identification of critical success factors (CSFs) allows one to reduce the vast number of factors to some manageable few but vital ones. Based on the CSFs, contractors’ limited resources such as money and manpower can be allocated and aligned appropriately for yielding a maximum outcome of overall competitiveness. This paper describes the CSFs identified from a survey study carried out in Mainland China. The ranking analysis of the survey results shows that 35 factors are rated as critical for determining the competitiveness of a contractor. Factor analysis reveals that the 35 CSFs identified can be grouped into eight clusters, namely, project management skills, organization structure, resources, competitive strategy, relationships, bidding, marketing, and technology. The CSFs in this study provide a vehicle for guiding a contractor in managing its resources in order to improve competitive advantage. The study also provides insights into the management of competitiveness for contractors that are operating in the particular context of the Chinese construction industry.

Sonmez, R (2008) Parametric Range Estimating of Building Costs Using Regression Models and Bootstrap. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(12), 1011–6.