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Akin, S, Ergun, O, Surer, E and Gursel Dino, I (2021) An immersive performative architectural design tool with daylighting simulations: a building information modeling-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1319-44.
Aldossari, K M, Lines, B C, Smithwick, J B, Hurtado, K C and Sullivan, K T (2021) Best practices of organizational change for adopting alternative project delivery methods in the AEC industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1060-82.
Azman, M A, Hon, C K H, Xia, B, Lee, B L and Skitmore, M (2021) Product diversification and large construction firm productivity: the effect of institutional environments in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 994-1013.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction; diversification; institutions; Malaysia; product diversification; productivity; profitability; related diversification; scale economies; scope economies; unrelated diversification
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2020-0288
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Purpose: Many large construction firms (LCFs) adopt product diversification (PD) to counter downturns and spread risks. However, no detailed information is available concerning the type of PD that improves their performance. In addition, it is still uncertain how much changes in institutional dimensions influence the effectiveness of PD. Therefore, the aim is to resolve this issue by establishing a model that shows the extent of this influence. Design/methodology/approach: The generalised method of moments (GMM) estimator is used to model the PD strategies of 86 LCFs in Malaysia over 14 years (2003–2016) and its impact on productivity and profitability performance. Findings: Unrelated diversification (UD) decreased firm performance in 2003–2016, while related diversification (RD) had a positive impact during the more liberal 2010–2016 phase. The models show that the impact of PD is highly dependent on changes in institutional dimensions. Practical implications: Firstly, managers may adjust the type of PD and its level of diversification to improve firm performance. Secondly, they may devise PD strategies based on changes in institutional dimensions to maximise their effectiveness. Originality/value: The study contributes to the literature by determining the optimal amount of PD (including RD and UD) and its impact on performance. Secondly, the study is the first to investigate the moderating relationship of the institutional dimensions of economic and regulatory institutions on PD-firm performance. Thirdly, the study is the first to explore the components of technical-scale-scope economies (movement towards and around the production frontier), this being crucial to the strategy that was only conjectured in previous studies.
Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2010) The risks of unbalanced bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 333–44.
Chen, Q, Hall, D M, Adey, B T and Haas, C T (2021) Identifying enablers for coordination across construction supply chain processes: a systematic literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1083-113.
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Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) Computer aided analysis of qualitative data in construction management research. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 226–33.
Dulaimi, M F, Alhashemi, M, Ling, F Y Y and Kumaraswamy, M (2010) The execution of public-private partnership projects in the UAE. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 393–402.
Durdyev, S (2021) Review of construction journals on causes of project cost overruns. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1241-60.
Elghaish, F, Abrishami, S, Hosseini, M R and Abu-Samra, S (2021) Revolutionising cost structure for integrated project delivery: a BIM-based solution. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1214-40.
Gage, S A and Graham, J M R (2000) Static split duct roof ventilators. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 234–44.
Galbraith, G H, Guo, J S and McLean, R C (2000) The effect of temperature on the moisture permeability of building materials. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 245–59.
Hallowell, M (2010) Safety risk perception in construction companies in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 403–13.
Hammond, S F, Gajendran, T, Savage, D A and Maund, K (2021) Unpacking the problems behind the limited green construction adoption: towards a theoretical model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 833-44.
Kalach, M, Abdul-Malak, M A and Srour, I (2021) Design information release under alternative design-construction modes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 969-93.
Kern, A P, Postay, R, Schneck, E R, Mancio, M, González, M A S and Guerra, G (2021) Cost and environmental impacts reduction through building compactness. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1176-95.
Kim, S Y, Nguyen, M V and Dao, T T N (2021) Prioritizing complexity using fuzzy DANP: case study of international development projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1114-33.
Kumar, R, Iyer, K C and Singh, S P (2021) Understanding relationship between risks and claims for assessing risks with project data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1014-37.
Lai, I K W and Lam, F K S (2010) Perception of various performance criteria by stakeholders in the construction sector in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 377–91.
Lai, J H K (2010) Operation and maintenance budgeting for commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 415–27.
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Ofori-Boadu, A N, Owusu-Manu, D G, Edwards, D J and Asiseh, F (2021) A conceptual model of subcontractor development practices for LEED projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1196-213.
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Suresh, S, Renukappa, S, Abdul-Aziz, A R, Paloo, Y and Jallow, H (2021) Developments in the UK road transport from a smart cities perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 845-62.
Udawatta, N, Zuo, J, Chiveralls, K and Zillante, G (2021) From green buildings to living buildings? Rating schemes and waste management practices in Australian educational buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1278-94.
Vitorio Junior, P C and Kripka, M (2021) Fair wage potential as a tool for social assessment in building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1295-318.
Wang, D, Wang, X, Liu, M, Liu, H and Liu, B (2021) Managing public–private partnerships: a transmission pattern of underlying dynamics determining project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1038-59.
Zhan, W, Pan, W and Chen, L (2021) Construction project productivity evaluation framework with expanded system boundaries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 863-85.