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Al-Muyeed, A and Afrin, R (2005) Effect of masonry infill for reducing the sway of rc frame using finite element modeling. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 293–306.

Asad, S and Dainty, A R J (2005) Job motivational factors for disparate occupational groups within the UK construction sector: a comparative analysis. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 223–36.

Chan, E H W, Suen, H C H and Chan, S-L (2005) An integrated project extranet design prototype: E-AEC for architects, engineers and contractors in Hong Kong and Mainland China. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 253–71.

Chau, K W, Poon, S W, Wang, Y S and Lu, L L (2005) Technological progress and the productive efficiency of construction firms in Hong Kong, 1981-2001. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 195–207.

Liu, C and Song, Y (2005) Multifactor productivity measures of construction sectors using oecd input-output database. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 209–22.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction sector; OECD input-output database; multifactor productivity
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1609-9451
  • URL: http://www.worldscinet.com/jcr/06/0602/S160994510500033X.html
  • Abstract:
    This research develops a new productivity measurement framework for the construction sector in the light of an input-output table. Three group multifactor productivity indicators are formulated based on the multiplier concepts in the input-output analysis. This measurement framework focuses on the intro-industry flows of products and considers the direct and indirect effects of input and output. Moreover, this framework enables us to measure the multifactor productivity of a specific sector systematically. Historical analyses and international comparisons are carried out to indicate the differences of the productivity of the construction sectors in seven selected countries, using the newly published OECD input-output database. Research findings are expected to clarify how technological, organizational and political factors affect the productivity growth, enabling the policy makers, construction businesses and researchers to quantify the competitive ability of the construction sector.

Shash, A A and Ahcom, J (2005) Organizational aspects of safety management subsystem. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 237–52.

Xenidis, Y and Angelides, D (2005) The legal risks in build-operate-transfer projects. Journal of Construction Research, 6(02), 273–92.