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Athapaththu, K I and Karunasena, G (2018) Framework for sustainable construction practices in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 51–63.

Hassanain, M A, Adewale, B, Al-Hammad, A and Sanni-Anibire, M O (2018) Factors affecting building services’ coordination during the design development and review stages. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 64–77.

Issa, R R, Olbina, S and Zuppa, D (2018) Model for developing trust on US construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 5–23.

Kapogiannis, G and Sherratt, F (2018) Impact of integrated collaborative technologies to form a collaborative culture in construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 24–38.

Odediran, S J and Windapo, A O (2018) Risk-based entry decision into African construction markets: a proposed integrated model. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 91–111.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Entry mode; Resources; Risk mitigation; Risk perception; African construction market; Multinational construction companies;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-05-2016-0021
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to propose a risk-based entry decision model to mitigate the impact of risk and ease the entry of multinational construction companies (MNCCs) into African construction market (ACM). Design/methodology/approach A review of extant literature helps identify risks in the international construction market (ICM) and entry modes used by MNCCs to enter into the ICM. A conceptual model is designed for a risk-based entry decision. Data for validating the proposed model are sourced from multiple sources – survey, interview and financial and annual report of companies surveyed. Findings Findings reveal significant risks in the ICM and different modes of MNCCs entry to foreign market. Experience of MNCCs shows that the perceived impact of risk influence decisions made to enter into foreign markets, and interactive relationships between resources and entry decisions made to mitigate the perceived impact of risks. Originality/value Significant risks are expected in the ACM. However, adequate perception of risks based on resources levels of MNCCs and strategic entry decisions would assist in mitigating the potential impacts of risk.

Parida, S and Brown, K (2018) Investigating systematic review for multi-disciplinary research in the built environment. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 78–90.

Tokede, O, Udawatta, N and Luther, M (2018) Retrofitting heritage office buildings in the UK: a case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 8(01), 39–50.