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Blismas, N G, Sher, W, Thorpe, A and Baldwin, A (2004) A typology for clients' multi-project environments. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 357-71.

Bröchner, J, Rosander, S and Waara, F (2004) Cross-border post-acquisition knowledge transfer among construction consultants. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 421-7.

Chew, M Y L and Tan, S S (2004) A multivariate approach to maintenance prediction of wet areas. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 395-407.

Garvin, M J and Cheah, C Y J (2004) Valuation techniques for infrastructure investment decisions. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 373-83.

Kishk, M (2004) Combining various facets of uncertainty in whole-life cost modelling. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 429-35.

Lam, Y T and Chen, Z (2004) The development of the construction legal system in China. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 347-56.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction laws; legal system; construction industry; China; foreign investment; foreign designers and contractors; World Trade Organization (WTO&rpar
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000122177
  • Abstract:

    China has been developing at an amazing speed since it carried out reform and open-door policy in 1978. Construction industry is playing a leading role in the rapid Chinese economic development. At the same time, China has also worked hard to encourage overseas investors to expand their investment in the construction industry. With its development over the years, China has established a legal system for governing construction activities. To participate in such a major market in the world, it is important to understand the legal system governing it and the impact of China’s joining the World Trade Organization. The Chinese construction laws and practice are still very different from the international norm. If foreign participants are to make a success out of doing business in China, they must understand the Chinese way of life. Particularly, they must prepare to adapt to an environment where new rules are created as circumstances and situations change.

Lingard, H and Lin, J (2004) Career, family and work environment determinants of organizational commitment among women in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 409-420.

Loosemore, M and Lam, A S Y (2004) The locus of control: a determinant of opportunistic behaviour in construction health and safety. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 385-94.

Yiu, C Y, Lu, X H, Leung, M Y and Jin, W X (2004) A longitudinal analysis on the relationship between construction output and GDP in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 22(04), 339-45.