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1. Introduction

verfasst von : Shang Gao, Sui Pheng Low

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Verlag: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

The construction industry in China is in a period of rapid expansion, witnessing a steady growth rate of 10 % in recent years. The latest statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBSC 2011) indicate that the construction sector contributes 6.7 % to the Chinese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (RMB 40.12 billion) at the end of 2010 and will continue to play a significant role in expanding the Chinese economy. However, within China, the construction industry is still perceived as one of the less developed sectors and has a public image of producing low-quality products (Chen 1998; Lam and Cheng 2004; China Daily 2010a) with low productivity (Xue et al. 2008; Xu et al. 2005), low profit margins (China Daily 2010a; Cheah et al. 2007), and poor on-site working conditions (Lu and Fox 2001). Hence, there is a great need to help the industry improve its competitiveness, change its image, and contribute to the national economy.

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Metadaten
Titel
Introduction
verfasst von
Shang Gao
Sui Pheng Low
Copyright-Jahr
2014
Verlag
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-014-8_1