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Abidali, A F and Harris, F C (1995) A methodology for predicting company failure in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 189-96.

Gardiner, P D and Simmons, J E L (1995) Case explorations in construction conflict management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 219-34.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Chan, D W M (1995) Determinants of construction duration. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 209-17.

Pietroforte, R and Bon, R (1995) An input-output analysis of the Italian construction sector, 1959-1988. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 253-62.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: backward and forward linkage; construction technology; input-output analysis
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446199500000029
  • Abstract:

    This paper employs two sets of input-output tables to analyse the role of the Italian construction sector in the national economy. The paper focuses on changes in construction technology over a period of some 30 years. A set of seven-sector input-output tables is used to show the weakening of the construction sector’s effect on the economy as a whole. This trend is probably caused by the transformation of the Italian economy as a whole rather than by a loss of efficiency of the construction sector. As expected, the achieved maturity of the Italian economy is accompanied by the growing importance of maintenance and repair construction (M&R) because of the ageing building infrastructure. Another set of 23-sector input-output tables is used to analyse the input and output profiles of the construction industry, by selecting key supplying industries. Significant differences are reported in the technology of the sector with a shift toward services and away from manufacturing inputs. Finally, the main findings and directions for future research are summarized.

Rwelamila, P D and Hall, K A (1995) Total systems intervention: an integrated approach to time, cost and quality management. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 235-41.

Shapira, A (1995) Formwork design for high elevated slab construction. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 243-52.

Walker, D H T (1995) An investigation into construction time performance. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 263-74.

Williams, P (1995) A regulation evaluation system: a decision support system for the Building Code of Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 13(03), 197-208.