The poor performance of Singapore's construction industry,like its counterparts in other countries, has been highlighted many studies. most recent study Singapore, 'Re-inventing Construction', criticized the industry and identified fragmentation segregation design activities as main barriers to improved investment development. objective paper is identify initiatives that will motivate enable Singapore achieve both greater levels integration increase volume R&D innovation activities. An...

This paper outlines the developments in strategic planning exemplified by works of Porter (1979, 1985, 1990) and others. After describing emerging concepts techniques, it is observed that these have been applied enterprises other sectors economy pursuit competitive advantage. Such applications are taking place at level parts an enterprise's operations overall corporate level. contrasted with situation construction where any less widespread, although becoming more common. Several reasons...

As construction activity has a significant impact on the environment it is vital to consider how improve environmental performance of organizations in industry. The ISO 14000 series standards management provides enterprises with tool address structured manner adverse impacts their operations and attain sustainable construction. In this study, survey was conducted ascertain perceptions Singapore implementation operations. Major problems were identified, recommendations are made for future...

The relationship between the construction industry and economy in course of national socioeconomic development has been studied by several writers. Singapore's recent advancement from a developing country to newly industrializing one less than generation provides opportunity test some these hypotheses. article considers role 1960 1986. After studying part played process resulting structural changes that occurred within industry, direct investment public sector its use influence direction as...

Psychological capital (PsyCap) has gained prominence as an important construct in leadership research. Comprising four factors (self-efficacy, hope, optimism, and resiliency), PsyCap is considered to be a vital factor for authentic development influence. The current study reports the results of questionnaire survey that was conducted construction industry Singapore. explored correlations with authenticity, leadership, outcomes. show significantly correlates authenticity transformational...

'Authentic leadership' has emerged as an important subject in the management science literature. Although several scholars have presented their viewpoints about authenticity and authentic leadership, there is scarcity of empirical evidence on what leaders can really gain from being authentic. The results questionnaire-based survey with 32 suggest that significantly correlated psychological well-being negatively contingent self‐esteem. Regression analysis also shows successfully predicts...

A cooperative attitude is essential for successful teamwork in construction. The levels of conflict and dispute on construction projects are conceptualized as forms cooperative/uncooperative attitude. theoretical model demonstrates how intensity, contractors' tendencies six identified constructs organizational justice interact with relate to each other. tested using a structural equation modelling technique partial least‐squares estimation. It uses survey data obtained from 41 contractors...

Partnering is based on the principles of trust, mutual respect and cooperation towards achievement a common goal. Although partnering can help to resolve problems Singapore's construction industry, its usage relatively low. This paper examines whether Chinese culture facilitate implementation in industry. because contains some values that are important determinants success partnering. A postal survey Chinese-owned large contractors Singapore was undertaken ascertain how influences their way...

Abstract ISO 14000 is a series of standards defining formal and structured approach to environmental management. It demonstrates, with assurance, that an organization which complies current policy legislation actively addresses issues. Construction activities have myriad implications. Hence, construction entities must manage their performance. represents possible solution. This study considers the relevance management organizations. After overview impacts construction, its principles are...

The objectives of construction projects, from the client's point view, are well known, and techniques have been developed to help practitioners achieve them. Ensuring that projects contribute towards protecting environment is not yet one these objectives. However, in almost all countries, issues relating receiving attention governments, non-governmental institutions commercial organizations most sectors economy, as general public. Statutory measures being taken by governments effect...

The international construction market is subject to many dynamic influences that can lead changes in the volume, mix and distribution of demand sources competitiveness. firm faces several problems: physical, technological, financial, legal, socio-cultural political. It important factors contribute success firms this are clearly understood. This paper considers relevant aspects construction. performance middle- low-income countries compared. applicability various analytical frameworks then...

This special issue of the journal is in honour Professor John Andrews, one major contributors to body knowledge on construction industry developing countries, which t...

Abstract Work in the area of knowledge concerning improvement construction industries developing countries is about a generation old. Some progress was made its initial stages, and prescriptions offered have been applied several countries. However, achievements, practice, disappointing. approaches used, inferences conclusions reached criticized. Moreover, whereas many current issues make need to improve upon aspects more pressing, interest field has waned. This paper considers present state...

"Leadership" is different from "management"; many just know it intuitively but have not been able to understand this difference clearly. These are two entirely functions based on their underlying philosophies, functions, and outcomes. Similarly, leaders managers the same people. They apply conceptualizations approaches work, exercise ways of problem solving, undertake in organizations, exhibit behaviors owing intrinsic extrinsic motivations. Although discretely different, terms "manager"...

Flexibility has been touted as an important requirement for firms to survive and prosper in turbulent volatile economic environments. The aim of this research is investigate the relevance organizational flexibility management construction firms, because that are more flexible likely than less firms. More specifically, objectives define a model will allow contractors understand complex factors contribute flexibility; ascertain whether should be treated uni- or multidimensional construct;...

Innovation is often classified as a cost intensive investment in the construction industry with indefinite returns. Due to clients' tendency award projects based on lowest costs, innovation seen an unfeasible strategy toward competitiveness that firms are seeking. This study questions whether it indeed ineffective for develop their competitive advantage through innovation. By application of statistical data across 18 Organization Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries expert...

Raftery, J., Pasadilla, B., Chiang, Y. H., Hui, E. C. M. and Tang, B. S. (1998) Construction Management Economics, 16, 729–37 review recent developments in the construction industries Asia. They discuss main causes effects of key trends globalization their impact on industries. This paper considers some points raised by Raftery et al. It starts with an overall paper. then industry development general, technology transfer joint ventures, policy reform suggests additional relevant issues,...