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Abdul-Rahman, H and Alidrisyi, M N (1994) A perspective of material management practices in a fast developing economy: the case of Malaysia. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 413-22.

Austin, S A, Baldwin, A N and Newton, A (1994) Manipulating the flow of design information to improve the programming of building design. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 445-55.

Dawood, N N (1994) Developing a production management modelling approach for precast concrete building products. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 393-412.

Kometa, S T, Olomolaiye, P O and Harris, F C (1994) Attributes of UK construction clients influencing project consultants' performance. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 433-43.

Lowe, D J and Skitmore, M R (1994) Experiential learning in cost estimating. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 423-31.

O'Brien, M J and Al-Soufi, A (1994) A survey of data communications in the UK construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 457-65.

Ofori, G (1994) Construction industry development: role of technology transfer. Construction Management and Economics, 12(05), 379-92.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: development; industrialization; Singapore; technology transfer
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199400000049
  • Abstract:

    For several decades, transfer of technologies from industrialized countries has been viewed as a key to addressing the low level of technological development of developing countries. This paper considers technology transfer as a mechanism for improving construction industries in developing countries. It discusses the nature of technology and its development and the relevance of its transfer. It outlines differences between construction and other sectors and their implications for the development and transfer of construction technology. Results and problems of technology transfer are discussed and the experience of Singapore outlined. Possible action to improve upon the situation is suggested.