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Chan, A P C, Ho, D K C and Tam, C M (2001) Design and build: views from some major public clients in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 22-31.

de Valence, G (2001) Defining an industry: what is the size and scope of the Australian building and construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 53-65.

Lawther, P and Edwards, P (2001) Design cost modelling - the way forwad. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 32-42.

Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2001) The role of media in South African health and safety. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 43-52.

Smith, P (2001) Information technology and the QS practice. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 1-21.

Tse, R Y C and Raftery, J (2001) Infrastructure policy and economic growth: case study of Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 66-79.

Wasi, D and Skitmore, M (2001) Factors affecting the performance of small indigenous contractors in Papua New Guinea. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 80-90.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Papua New Guinea; indigenous contractors; performance
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v1i1.2282
  • Abstract:
    Contractors’ performance, amongst other things, has been associated with the high cost of public housing in Papua New Guinea. Given that small indigenous contractors undertake construction of all public housing, this paper investigates the performance of small indigenous contractors. Eight likely factors that affect small indigenous contractors' performance are identified from the literature. An empirical study is then described aimed at determining how these factors affect project cost, time and quality. This comprised a survey conducted in Port Moresby by personally administered questionnaires to a sample of small indigenous contractors to assess the level of factors associated with the problem of lack of performance. Additionally, the view of each firm concerning the effect of each factor on performance was also obtained. The results show that, with the exception of culture, all the factors are perceived to have an effect of construction performance. It is also shown that the incidence of these factors, within the firms surveyed, are quite low. Of particular concern is the level of cash flow

Weddikkara, C and Devapriya, K (2001) Demand and supply trends and construction industry: a case study in the Sri Lankan construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 91-105.

Wood, B (2001) Sustainability of construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 106-112.