The construction industry is not well understood. There is no common definition, and there
are even arguments about whether it is an industry or a sector that comprises many …

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

The Chinese construction industry has witnessed many remarkable achievements over the
past years. Yet it still suffers from many problems, including low product quality, low working …

Purpose Apprenticeship programmes are designed to provide young trainees with essential
broad-based skills. Through apprenticeships, different sectors that are underpopulated can …

The emerging emphasis on disaster risk reduction has broadened the range of experts
whose knowledge must be garnered to resolve complex socio‐technical challenges. This …

144 THE CHINA JOURNAL, No. 64 a never-ending process of wage arrears and the
struggle of construction workers to pursue delayed wages in various ways, often involving …

The contribution of the construction industry to the national economy and its role in socio-
economic development has been addressed by various authors and international …

The development of the construction industry is affected by economic and political instability;
there is virtually no research conducted to measure the Construction Industry (CI) …

Apart from promoting social-economic development and increasing social employment, the
real estate industry in China has also brought up problems such as high energy …

Recent natural and human-induced events have highlighted the fragility and vulnerability of
the built environment to disasters. These physical systems have traditionally been designed …