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Book SynopsisA recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia. The recent growth explosion of multi--nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction at a startling pace.
Trade Review"It is an interesting book which is illuminated by examples from projects, firms, market sector and countries - these are called case studies. It is a valuable contribution to the literature from which to learn about international construction" Dave Langford, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde
Table of ContentsAbbreviations.
Preface.
1 Introduction.
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 What is International Construction?.
Case Study 1.1: Hong Kong Airport.
Case Study 1.2: The Global Construction market.
1.3 The Available Market and Clients.
Case Study 1.3: The Multinational Client.
1.4 The Set –up in South East Asia.
1.5 The Difference from domestic business.
Case Study 1.8: East European Roads.
Problem Solving Exercise.
2 Knowledge is Power.
2.1 Introduction.
2.3 Further Sources of Information.
Case Study 2.4: Czech Republic.
2.4 Indentifying the effect of risk.
Problem Solving exercises.
3 The Tools of the Trade.
3.1 Introduction.
Case Study 3.1: Business Analysis as a Profession.
3.2 The Generic Tools.
3.3 Internal Strengths.
Case Study 3.2(cont.): Tarmac Analysis.
3.4 Matching the Internal and Eternal.
Case Study 3.2(cont.): Tarmac Analysis.
3.5 Setting the Business Directions.
3.6 Risk and Reward Assessment.
Problem Solving Exercises.
4 Key Factors in Operating and Sustaining a Business.
4.1 Introduction.
Case Study 4.1: Hong Kong Experience.
Case Study 4.2: A Japanese Site in Singapore.
Case Study 4.3: Bakun Dam.
4.2 Partners.
Case Study 4.4: Camisea Project.
4.3 Security and Assurances Measures.
Cases Study 4.5: Experience in Taiwan.
4.4 Social and Cultural Issues.
Case Study 4.6: Diplomacy in Japan(1).
Case Study 4.7: Experience in Japan (2).
4.5 Estimating.
Problem Solving Exercise.
5 The Global Market and Competitive Advantage.
5.1 Splitting up the Global Market.
5.2 Defining the Important Characteristics of National Markets.
Case Study 5.1: The Asian Crisis of 1997/98.
Case Study 5.2: The World Bank.
Case Study 5.3: IMD.
5.3 Competitive Advantage and Thinking Ahead.
Problem Solving.
6 Building Materials and Construction Equipment.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Construction Plant.
Case Study 6.1: Caterpillar.
Case Study 6.2: JCB.
6.3 Building Material Producers.
6.4 How is the Building Material Sector Different?.
7 Consultant Case Studies.
7.1 Introduction to Markets and Players.
Case Study 7.1: Yolles.
Case Study 7.2: Ove Arup Expansion Overseas.
Case Study 7.3: Japanese Consultants at Kansai Airport.
Case Study 7.4: The first Truly Global Player?.
Case Study 7.5: Dar AL-Handasah.
Problem Solving Exercises.
8 Contractor Case Studies.
8.1 Introduction to Markets and Players.
Case Study 8.1: The Invasion of the UK.
Case Study 8.2: Skanska- the First Truly Global Contractor?.
Case Study 8.3: The French Giant.
Case Study 8.4: Indian Construction Sites.
Case Study 8.5: Pergau Dam.
Case Study 8.6: Exporting to the Caribbean.
Case Study 8.7: The World Number One.
Case Study 8.8: The Second Targus Crossing.
Case Study 8.9: Construction Confederation.
Problem Solving.
9 Project Funding.
9.1 Introduction.
9.2 Pure Public or Private Sector Funding.
9.3 Aid Funding.
Case Study 9.1: Pergau Dam.
9.4 Design, Building, Finance and Operate.
Case Study 9.2: The Targus Bridge.
Case Study 9.3: The M1-M15 Project.
Case Study 9.4: Thailand Reputation.
Case Study 9.5: Asectco.
9.5 The Market for DBFO Opportunities.
Case Study 9.6: PFI in the UK.
Case Study 9.7: The Electricity Sector.
Case Study 9.8: Star in Malaysia.
Case Study 9.9: Paiton Power Project in Indonesia.
Problem Solving.
10 Hints and Signposts.
10.1 Winning Work.
Case Study 10.1 Jamuna Bridge,Bangladesh-World Bank Project.
10.2 Market Sizes.
Case Study.
10.2: Building Services in Spain From a Rule of Thumb.
10.3 Corporate Ratios.
Case Study.
10.3: Setting Up in Chile.
10.4 Project Cost.
10.5 Future Issues.
10.6 Round-Up.
Problem Solving Exercises.
References.
Appendix Hints and Models for Problems.
Solving Exercises.
Index.
