9 articles in this issue
Thayaparan Gajendran, Graham Brewer, Malliga Marimuthu
Despite the role of internet and web based applications in delivering competitive advantage through e-business process is widely acknowledged, little is done by way of research to use the dynamic capability framework, in exploring the role of ecommerce in... see more
Grace Ding
Climate change and energy efficiency are some of the most pressing issues facing China today. With its economic growth since 1978, the government has struggled to contain environmental damages and social unrest related to the economy’s rapid transformatio... see more
Elizabeth Maree Grant
Shipping containers are gaining increasing recognition for their apparent durability, adaptability, light weight, ‘low cost' and ease of stacking, spurring a trend that has resulted in shipping container sculpture, homes, housing, hotels, and m... see more
Ibrahim Mahamid
The construction sector is one of the key economic sectors and is the main force motivating the Palestinian national economy. However, it suffers from number of problems that affect time, cost and quality performances. This study aims at identifying the c... see more
Richard Jimoh, Jasper Van Wyk
Social movements came about as a result of dissatisfaction felt by society from the status quo. They present their grievances through demonstrations, strikes, riots, occupation of land, boycott of business or by the development of social and economic alte... see more
Abimbola Olukemi Windapo
This paper investigates the role of statutory health and safety (H&S) regulations in managing construction project risks. The study examines whether the decision made by contractors to comply with the regulations, the cost of compliance and savings of H&S... see more
Mehrdad Arashpour, Ron Wakefield, Nick Blismas, EWM lee
The construction industry is plagued by long cycle times caused by variability in the supply chain. Variations or undesirable situations are the result of factors such as non-standard practices, work site accidents, inclement weather conditions and faults... see more
Jennifer MacDonald, Julie Mills
The construction industry worldwide is moving towards more collaborative working practices, such as integrated project delivery (IPD). The era of the Master Builder has passed; modern construction projects are too complex for one person to understand all ... see more
Steve Harfield
McGregor, Alisdair, Roberts, Cole & Cousins, Fiona, Abingdon: Routledge, 2013, ISBN 978-00415-69300-4 (paperback, i – xviii, 1- 258 pages), USD 54.95 (hard cover 170.00, e-Book 54.95), GBP 34.99 (hard cover 105.00, e-Book 34.99)