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Bowen, P, Cattel, K, Hall, K, Edwards, P and Pearl, R (2002) Perceptions of time, cost and quality management on building projects. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 48-56.

Cioffi, J, Wilkes, L and O'Brien, J (2002) Outdoor workers and sun protection: knowledge and behaviour. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 10-14.

Drew, D, Kwong, C, Zou, P and Shen, L Y (2002) Determining the optimal fee-technical proposal combination in two envelope fee bidding. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 1-9.

Loosemore, M and Teo, M (2002) The crisis management practices of Australian construction companies. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 15-26.

Mills, A, Smith, J and Love, P (2002) Barriers to the development of SME's in the Australian construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 71-79.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; construction industry; SME
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v2i2.2902
  • Abstract:
    Small and medium sized companies (SMEs) operating in the construction industry in regionalareas of Australia often struggle to compete against city-based companies for constructionwork. This paper identifies the barriers that confront SMEs in areas outsidemajor cities, specifically in regional areas of Victoria (Australia) where local firms oftencompete unsuccessfully against large Melbourne-based organisations. The authors alsolook at the possibility of using e-commerce solutions to give regional SMEs greater competitivenessas well as considering possible policy initiatives that may assist these companiesto be more successful in tendering against city-based competition.

Tran, Dand Skitmore, M (2002) The impact of culture on international management: a survey of project communications in Singapore. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 36-47.

Xiao, H and Proverbs, D (2002) An investigation into factors influencing construction costs based on Japanese, UK and US contractor practice. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 27-35.

Xin, J and Lam, K (2002) Building a house prices forecasting model in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 2(02), 57-70.