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Communication in Construction Companies
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The valuation of construction companies
… of this thesis is to study the valuation of construction companies in mergers and acquisitions. The thesis is divided into three main parts; Mergers and Acquisitions, Valuation, and a Case Study. Mergers and acquisitions are at the forefront of discussions in the industry. This is in large …
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Diversification strategies for construction companies in the U.S.
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1994.
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Investigating succession planning practices in South African construction companies
… the implementation of succession planning in the construction industry is not developing. Literature indicates that, while construction companies understand succession planning, their lack of implementation directly affects employee retention. This research employed a qualitative research design …
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European Construction Companies as Global Players Towards the New Millennium
… became the 'Zeitgeist', with commercial companies striving to become "global players". Under these globalising influences, European construction companies have to respond to a significant reorientation of their markets, which range from the Domestic to the European and the Global markets. …
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Some aspects of the foreign operations of American construction companies
… Department of Building Engineering and Construction, 1960
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Small family-owned construction companies in Colombia : a business strategy
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil Engineering, 1990.
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A transformational organisational framework for improving Iraqi quasi-governmental construction companies’ performance
… directly impacted on Iraqi Quasi-Governmental Construction Companies (IQGCCs) where, after decades of domination over most publicly funded construction contracts, these companies face now fierce competition from in excess of 3,500 local and international private firms. As a result, IQGCCs have …
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Strategies of the major Spanish construction companies for improving their domestic and international competitiveness
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1994.
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A risk-based entry decision model for South African construction companies venturing into African markets
… and the level of resources of South African construction companies on entry decisions made to access cross‐border African construction markets. The study further investigates how the resources of South African construction companies and their decisions to enter into African construction …
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HIV/AIDS responses in the Western Cape: the implementation of treatment programmes in construction companies
… productivity and growth of organisations. The construction sector not only stands to be threatened by the disease, but also poses as a contributor to the spread of the HIV virus. A combined survey and case study approach was employed to determine the responses to HIV/AIDS of construction …
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Determination of the key operational variables of construction companies that impact on their corporate performance
… the effectiveness and viability of smaller construction firms in South Africa, this research investigates key operational variables affecting their corporate financial performance. Operational variables relevant to financial performance were identified through a literature review. A …
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Investigating the Effect of Construction Companies’ Marketing Mix on the Experience of Customers in the Gulf Region
Customer experience is paramount for companies given their dynamic environment, which focus on the role of processes initiated by firms to help consumers realise and consolidate their expectations for the entire duration of engagement. Hence, it facilitates the company's growth and leads to a …
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A balanced score card perspective of the safety management of two exemplary construction companies in the Western Cape
… Culture that minimises risk. In South Africa the construction sector is the second most hazardous industry after mining. This study focuses on the cases of two exemplary construction firms in the Western Cape. The main research question is “How do the companies ensure coherent safety management …
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An appraisal of the role of Project Management Offices (PMO) in promoting Knowledge Management (KM)within KSA construction companies
The evolution of the construction industry and the increasing complexity of its projects, alongside the global economic crisis and concerns about repeating unsuccessful experiments in construction, have resulted in significant pressure on construction organisations, forcing them to establish new …
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Effects of organisational culture on the performance of construction companies in Nigeria: a study of Lagos and Imo state.
… of organisational culture on the performance of construction firms remain scarce. There is a scarcity of research that has focused on the organisational culture of construction firms in developing nations like Nigeria. Consequently, the present study sought to address the gap by exploring the …
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Factors that influence course completion of individuals enrolled in craft-training courses offered by a large organization of member construction companies
The construction industry is one of the largest providers of jobs in the United States. Between 2009 and 2013, approximately 20% of the 7.7 million Americans employed in construction related jobs (Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2009) would be eligible to retire. The industrial construction …
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Develop a Lean project management framework for the construction companies in order to improve the time and cost efficiencies of their construction operations
… Lean project management framework for the Saudi construction firms in order to improve the time and cost efficiencies of their operations. It critically evaluates the applicability of Lean's philosophy in the construction industry. It also investigates the management implication of traditional …
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Factors Behind Construction Companies' Purchasing Decisions of Wood Products and Insight into how Local (In-State) Wood Product Suppliers can have a Bigger Market Impact
Companies in the construction industry have a wide range of choices of suppliers for the company's needs in building materials. Local (in-state) suppliers within key southern states have issues gaining market share within the construction sectors. Construction companies often outsource their …
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Design of a Construction Safety Training System using Contextual Design Methodology
In the U.S., the majority of construction companies are small companies with 10 or fewer employees (BLS, 2004). The fatality rate in the construction industry is high, indicating a need for implementing safety training to a greater extent. This research addresses two main goals: to make …
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