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How is globalization of the construction industry affecting smaller US construction companies? 

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Jim Smith, Peter E.D. Love 
01 Jan 2001-Facilities
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It is contended that these trends have implications for the nature and workload of the construction industry in developed and developing countries alike.
It could also indirectly be affecting the terms and conditions of employment for construction workers throughout the world.
Decomposing the productivity further, it is found that China’s construction industry appears to be more scale-e...
Through semi‐structured interviews undertaken with large consulting engineers and a roundtable discussion with industry and government representatives, the research found that the impact of globalization and the changes in the construction business environment, such as increasing foreign ownership and changing forms of procurement, are not fully reflected in the official statistics.
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Gul Polat, Ferzan Okay, Ekin Eray 
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Therefore, micro-scaled construction companies should thoroughly analyze the factors that prevail in the project in question.
Findings from these studies demonstrated the significant relationship between the construction industry and economic growth in developing countries.
These companies offer some products on par with the best construction IT in other countries, but they fall somewhat behind other countries in forming an advanced construction IT community of practice. Key words: information technology, development, construction industry, survey, Canada.
The results can be generalized for other countries with due considerations, specifically for countries where the construction industry is similar to Indian construction industry in terms of working methodologies or for large countries.
This growth is particularly significant for the construction industry.
The study provides useful insights into the relationships between the construction industry, and the economy and development especially at the regional level.