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Chiu, H N and Tsai, D M (2002) An efficient search procedure for the resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem with discounted cash flows. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 55-66.

Drew, D S, Tang, S L Y and Lo, H P (2002) Developing a tendering strategy in two-envelope fee tendering based on technical score-fee variability. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 67-81.

Idrus, A B and Newman, J B (2002) Construciton related factors influencing the choice of concrete floor systems. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 13-9.

Loosemore, M and Chau, D W (2002) Racial discrimination towards Asian operatives in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 91-102.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: racism; discrimination; Asian; culture; diversity; behaviour; Australia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190110090996
  • Abstract:

    This paper investigates racial discrimination towards Asian operatives in the Australian construction industry. It explores the extent of this discrimination, the form it is taking, the impact it is having and how it is being managed. The paper reveals an assimilationist culture which largely ignores the needs of ethnic minority groups and fails to harness the positive attributes of multiculturalism. Ironically, in comparison with other industries, the construction industry is relatively well placed to benefit from cultural diversity, and a number of suggestions are made to help companies achieve this. These suggestions are of value to managers in other countries because racism is not a problem that is unique to the Australian construction industry.

Radosaviljevic, M and Horner, R M W (2002) The evidence of complex variability in construction labour productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 3-12.

Rahman, M M and Kumaraswamy, M M (2002) Joint risk management through transactionally efficient relational contracting. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 45-54.

Skitmore, M R (2002) Raftery curve construction for tender price forecasts. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 83-9.

Sterner, E (2002) 'Green procurement' of buildings: a study of Swedish clients' considerations. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 21-30.

Walker, D H T and Shen, Y J (2002) Project understanding, planning, flexibility of management action and construction time performance: two Australian case studies. Construction Management and Economics, 20(01), 31-44.