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dc.contributorDepartment of Building and Real Estate-
dc.creatorHong, Y-
dc.creatorChan, DWM-
dc.creatorChan, APC-
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-11T08:24:44Z-
dc.date.available2014-12-11T08:24:44Z-
dc.identifier.issn0263-2772-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10397/5257-
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.rights© Emerald Group Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.rightsThis paper is a postprint of a paper submitted to and accepted for publication in Facilities. Facilities is available online at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/, the open URL of the article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02632771211270603en_US
dc.subjectPartneringen_US
dc.subjectApplicabilityen_US
dc.subjectConstruction industryen_US
dc.subjectCultureen_US
dc.subjectPartnershipen_US
dc.subjectProcurementen_US
dc.subjectProject managementen_US
dc.subjectChinaen_US
dc.titleExploring the applicability of construction partnering in Mainland China : a qualitative studyen_US
dc.typeJournal/Magazine Articleen_US
dc.identifier.spage667-
dc.identifier.epage694-
dc.identifier.volume30-
dc.identifier.issue13/14-
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/02632771211270603-
dcterms.abstractPurpose – This paper aims to explore the applicability of construction partnering in Mainland China, and to provide useful suggestions and possible implications for decision-makers to adopt this collaborative approach to project procurement.-
dcterms.abstractDesign/methodology/approach – Document analysis was first employed to identify the favourable conditions and potential difficulties in the application of partnering in Mainland China. A series of face-to-face semi-structured interviews targeting academic experts and industrial practitioners was undertaken to solicit their perceptions of the benefits and difficulties of implementing partnering in Mainland China, coupled with their overall assessment of the applicability of, and suggestions for, the implementation of partnering in the region.-
dcterms.abstractFindings – The results of document analysis indicated that the cultural roots of co-operation and mutual trust, together with the increasing need to improve the current state of project performance in Mainland China, underpin the application of partnering in the construction market, although its application and generalisation still encounter some significant difficulties. The perceived benefits, potential barriers and effective strategies for partnering application in Mainland China were determined from the interviewees. The interview results further supported the applicability of construction partnering and provided constructive and practical suggestions for possible implementation in the Mainland Chinese construction industry. The partnering approach is evaluated as being practicable and appropriate in this study for the construction industry in Mainland China.-
dcterms.abstractResearch limitations/implications – Although it is essential to base the analysis of partnering applicability on a qualitative study, an empirical quantitative investigation of the benefits and difficulties of partnering application could further reinforce the quality of analysis. Future research could look into the project-based assessment of partnering application in terms of the perceived benefits and potential difficulties of, and success factors for, partnering implementation in Mainland China.-
dcterms.abstractPractical implications – Policy-makers aiming for the introduction of the partnering approach could be equipped with stronger confidence from favourable cultural environment and industrial needs. Restrictions to the application of partnering underlying in the current working culture could be mitigated when appropriate strategies are taken by the initiators of the partnering approach.-
dcterms.abstractOriginality/value – Increased worldwide attention on construction partnering has shed light on the construction industry in Mainland China to achieve better value for money in project procurement and management. This paper provides valuable reference for decision-makers to consider the adoption of partnering based on the qualitative analysis of the applicability of partnering in the construction industry in Mainland China.Restrictions to the application of partnering underlying in the current working culture could be mitigated when appropriate strategies are taken by the initiators of the partnering approach.-
dcterms.accessRightsopen accessen_US
dcterms.bibliographicCitationFacilities, Oct. 2012, v. 30, no. 13/14, p. 667-694-
dcterms.isPartOfFacilities-
dcterms.issued2012-10-
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-84868018060-
dc.identifier.eissn1758-7131-
dc.identifier.rosgroupidr66226-
dc.description.ros2012-2013 > Academic research: refereed > Publication in refereed journal-
dc.description.oaAccepted Manuscripten_US
dc.identifier.FolderNumberOA_IR/PIRAen_US
dc.description.pubStatusPublisheden_US
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