This paper reviews the studies completed in the past four decades which examined the role
of the construction industry in economic development. Findings from these studies …

With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital
technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation. The …

This paper presents the first inclusive scientometric review of the economic areas of green
building (GBE). The aim is to methodically examine and summarize the state-of-the-art of the …

4 Introduction services necessary to produce durable buildings and works. In the
International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC)(UN, 1968) construction covers general …

Construction Economics provides students with the principles underlying the relationship
between economic theory and the construction industry. Its new approach specifically …

China's ambitious urbanization continues to provide a strong impetus for the construction
industry to proliferate in the foreseeable future. While construction firms are supposed to …

The future of construction is exciting. International markets, innovations in technology, and
techniques of construction project management, new relationships across disciplines are all …

Cost is the fundamental component for any construction project. However, cost overrun is
observed as one of the most frequently occurring issues in construction projects worldwide …

Human Resources Management in Construction fills an important gap in current
management literature by applying general principles of human resources management …

The construction industry plays an important role in the economy, and the activities of the
industry are also vital to the achievement of national socio-economic development goals of …