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Acar, E, Koçak, I, Sey, Y and Arditi, D (2005) Use of information and communication technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in building construction. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 713-22.

Chan, P, Cooper, R and Tzortzopoulos, P (2005) Organizational learning: conceptual challenges from a project perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 747-56.

Jin, X-H and Ling, F Y Y (2005) Constructing a framework for building relationships and trust in project organizations: two case studies of building projects in China. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 685-96.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: China; project management; relationship; risk; trust
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190500127039
  • Abstract:

    A framework is constructed that can be used to foster trust and build relationships in construction project organizations in China. The research method was based on in-depth study of two building projects in China and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. The results show that as the project progresses, the dominant relationship within each stage deepens. The deepening relationship gives rise to different types of inherent risks such as a partner’s self-interest seeking behaviour and opportunistic actions. To counterbalance these risks, trust fostering tools must be employed such as careful selection and effective management of partners. The framework for fostering trust and building relationship developed in the study suggests that (1) relationship deepens from shallow dependence to deep interdependence as the project progresses; (2) different relationships bring about distinct inherent risks; and (3) different trust-fostering tools counterbalance specific inherent risks. This framework could aid in reducing adversarial relationships by suggesting ways to foster trustworthy relationships.

Lam, K C, Hu, T S and Ng, S T (2005) Using the principal component analysis method as a tool in contractor pre-qualification. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 673-84.

Lingard, H and Francis, V (2005) Does work-family conflict mediate the relationship between job schedule demands and burnout in male construction professionals and managers?. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 733-45.

Polat, G and Arditi, D (2005) The JIT materials management system in developing countries. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 697-712.

Spaulding, W M, Bridge, A and Skitmore, M (2005) The use of function analysis as the basis of value management in the Australian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 723-31.

Wong, J T-Y, Hui, E C M, Seabrooke, W and Raftery, J (2005) A study of the Hong Kong property market: housing price expectations. Construction Management and Economics, 23(07), 757-65.