This paper examines factors explaining subcontracting decisions in the construction industry. Rather than the more common cross-sectional analyses, we use panel data to evaluate the influence of all relevant variables. We design and use a new index of the closeness to small numbers situations to...

Since the late 1950's, there have been a number of "radical" innovative research activities, where attempts have been made to dramatically improve the manufacturing process for residential building stock. Currently, the UK Government (DoE), under its Partners in Technology (PIT) Scheme, is...

Two well established stylized facts of economic development are a strong correlation between investment and income, and large differences in investment rates across countries. Construction is the largest component of investment. This paper examines the implications of heterogeneity in...

This study examines OSHA's ability to improve compliance with health and safety standards by means of enforcement at construction work sites. It examines the relation of enforcement activity on compliance in two segments of the industry: construction contractors in the U.S., consisting of 2060...

Purpose - The construction industry is known for the application of traditional production and project management methods. This paper overall aims to demonstrate that the adoption of Supply Chain Management (SCM) concepts in construction industry can lead to significant improvements of planning...

Purpose - Construction projects are fraught with hazards that have a detrimental impact on schedules, estimates, and quality. The project execution phase exposes contractors to internal and external hazards, either implicitly or explicitly. A project's achievement is contingent on the proper...

This paper presents an exploratory study to assess the efficiency level of construction companies worldwide, exploring in particular the effect of location and activity in the efficiency levels. This paper also provides insights concerning the convergence in efficiency across regions. The...

Das Geschäftsklima im sächsischen Bauhauptgewerbe hat sich im Juli nach einer Besserung im zweiten Quartal verschlechtert. Im August verharrte es auf dem erreichten niedrigen Niveau. Dabei wurde die Geschäftslage wieder etwas zurückhaltender bewertet, während die Erwartungen für die...