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Abdulhadi, M (2012) IT adoption in the construction sector in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Built Environment Division, University of Glamorgan.
Al-Derham, H R (1999) The establishment of performance criteria for the evaluation of procurement of senior staff and private housing projects in the State of Qatar, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Centre for Research in Built Environment, University of Glamorgan.
Chien, H-J (2003) Developing a digital nervous system for enhancing effectiveness of construction management and increasing commercial benefit in the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Division of Built & Natural Environment, University of Glamorgan.
Jeyakumar, R (2013) The implementation and effectiveness of value engineering in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Faculty of Advanced Technology, University of Glamorgan.
Laptali, E (1996) Application of optimisation techniques to planning and estimating decisions in the building process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of the Built Environment, University of Glamorgan.
Mantle, E J (2007) An evaluation of 3d building modelling and visualisation packages for enhancing public participation within the planning process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Glamorgan (Wales) (United Kingdom).
Miller, C J M (2000) An empirical investigation of small construction enterprises in South Wales, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Technology, University of Glamorgan.
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- Keywords: government; motivation; client; interview
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This thesis is a study of small construction enterprises in South Wales. In response to industry and government reports, many initiatives aim to provide the construction industry with the skill and knowledge to build efficiently. It has been recognised that clients require satisfactory products and services from the industry. For success to be attained in a demanding environment, it is imperative that harmonisation exists in the supply chain. The industry has acknowledged that change is required and continues to seek initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce costs. Small firms have generally been the focus of much attention in terms of their inability to adopt technologies and processes at the same rate as large firms. A qualitative methodology was employed so that the motivations and aspirations of SCEs could be investigated. Data collected from large contracting firms and SCEs investigated the level of technological and process sophistication and acknowledged that significant differences existed. The research also assessed how industry and government initiatives impacted upon SCEs in terms of development. This approach provides an insight into how the relationship between contractors and SCEs is an essential determinant to the successful development of the construction industry in South Wales. The result of this research was the empirical investigation of issues to assist the industries understanding of the heterogeneous nature of SCEs. These issues were further assessed through conducting two in depth interviews. The research provides evidence that SCEs and large contracting firms can assist in reducing the costs of construction. Problems faced by both parties can be reduced through mutual understanding and acknowledgement of the differences that exist. The research concludes that due to these difficulties SCEs are not currently embracing industry initiatives.