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Abu Dabous, S and Alkass, S (2008) Decision support method for multi-criteria selection of bridge rehabilitation strategy. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 883–93.

Bowen, P, Dorrington, R, Distiller, G, Lake, H and Besesar, S (2008) HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 827–39.

Chen, J-H, Yang, L-R, Chen, W H and Chang, C K (2008) Case-based allocation of onsite supervisory manpower for construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 805–14.

Doloi, H (2008) Application of AHP in improving construction productivity from a management perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 841–54.

Menches, C L, Hanna, A S, Nordheim, E V and Russell, J S (2008) Impact of pre-construction planning and project characteristics on performance in the US electrical construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 855–69.

Skitmore, M (2008) First and second price independent values sealed bid procurement auctions: some scalar equilibrium results. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 787–803.

Wong, J M W, Chiang, Y H and Ng, T S (2008) Construction and economic development: the case of Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 815–26.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Bon curve; construction industry; investments; economic development; Hong Kong
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446190802189927
  • Abstract:
    The role of construction in economic development is an important issue facing the construction research community, government and international development agencies. Based on empirical analyses, the complexities of the relationship between construction activity and stage of economic development in Hong Kong were examined. With time series data, Granger causality test results show that the construction output particularly the infrastructure sector drives the economic growth of Hong Kong, and not vice versa. Findings further indicate that the role of the local construction industry changes as the economy matures from newly industrializing country (NIC) to advanced industrialized country (AIC) status, as revealed by the diminishing rate of capacity addition by construction as well as the growing maintenance and repair sector. This complies with Bon's inverted U-shaped relationship between construction activity and gross domestic product (GDP). However, the proposition of 'volume follows share' is not supported since the indigenous construction investments still sustain for the service-oriented economy which inevitably needs commercial development and logistics infrastructure to provide the services. The results may be significant for policy makers in NICs, in the long run, to formulate corporate and industrial policies to chart out a viable and sustainable course to revive the vigour of the industry.

Yip, B, Rowlinson, S and Siu, O L (2008) Coping strategies as moderators in the relationship between role overload and burnout. Construction Management and Economics, 26(08), 871–82.