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2014 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

12. Conclusions

Authors : Shang Gao, Sui Pheng Low

Published in: Lean Construction Management

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

This final chapter presents an overall summary of the study. It starts with describing how the aims and objectives of the research have been met, along with the major conclusions and potential contributions to both theoretical and managerial practices that arise from the research. The limitations of the study, along with recommendations for construction firms and the Chinese construction industry and future work are described at the end of the chapter.

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Metadata
Title
Conclusions
Authors
Shang Gao
Sui Pheng Low
Copyright Year
2014
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
Lean Construction Management

Print ISBN: 978-981-287-013-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-287-014-8

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-014-8_12