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Kumaraswamy, M M (2006) Accelerating construction industry development. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 11(1), 73-94.

Ofori, G (2006) Revaluing construction in developing countries: a research agenda. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 11(1), 1-16.

Wells, J (2006) Labour subcontracting in the construction industries of developing countries: An assessment from two perspectives. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 11(1), 17-36.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction; employment; labour market; outsourcing; regulation; subcontracting
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1823-6499
  • URL: http://web.usm.my/jcdc/vol11_1_2006/2_Jill%20Wells(p.17-36).pdf
  • Abstract:
    The practice of employing labour through subcontractors (often referred to as the "outsourcing" of labour) is both long established and widespread in the construction industries of developing countries. Recent studies show that it is also increasing in both developing and developed countries. An assessment of the advantages of the practice from the viewpoint of the contractors and of the labour force, suggests it is unlikely to disappear. The paper goes on to explore the implications for the development of the construction industry, as well as for the welfare of the workers and the achievement of broader development objectives. It is concluded that interventions may be needed to deal with some of the negative repercussions, but they have to accept and build on current labour practices. © Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Werna, E (2006) The construction action programme of the international labour office: A view of on-going implementation and implications for research. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries, 11(1), 53-72.