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Niche Width, Competitive Positioning, and Performance of International Construction Contractors (1992–2009)
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Over the past few decades, the international construction industry has proven a dramatic development. However, the unstable international circumstance has enhanced the risks of this industry, where proper strategies are ...
Simulating the Loading Behavior of Reinforced Strip Footings with a Double-Yield Soil Model
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Geosynthetics such as geogrids or geotextiles are often used for the reinforcement of weak soils. Much research has been performed to investigate the bearing capacity of reinforced shallow foundations using the limit ...
Concentration Effect on Construction Firms: Tests of Resource Partitioning Theory in Jiangsu Province (China) from 1989 to 2007
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Along with the economic acceleration and the consequent flourishing of urban infrastructure and real estate, there has been a tremendous development within the Chinese construction industry. However, the industry continues ...
Developing a Benchmarking Model for Construction Projects in Hong Kong
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: This paper attempts to incorporate both leading and lagging KPIs and apply the reliability interval method (RIM) to formulate a benchmarking model to assess project success in Hong Kong. A list of leading and lagging KPIs ...