Research companion to advances in the construction industry in the global south / edited by George Ofori (London South Bank University, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ofori, George, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar companions to the built environment

Elgar companions to the built environment series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Construction industry--Developing countries.

Construction industry.

Construction industry--Management.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (774 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This important Research Companion considers contemporary issues, new ideas and novel solutions within the construction industry in the Global South, providing an authoritative reference for future research and practice in this area. Chapters address critical current and emerging topics in the industry, such as the application of frontier technologies, new management concepts, professionalism and ethics. Contributing authors also consider broader global developments and their implications for the construction industry in the Global South such as decolonization, international trade policies, sustainability and disruptive events. By reviewing recent advances in the field and anticipating future research directions, this book provides key insights into future-proofing construction industries. The Research Companion to Advances in the Construction Industry in the Global South is an essential resource for students and scholars of construction management and economics. Administrators, policy makers, practitioners in the construction value chain and industry stakeholders will also benefit from this book's practical insights"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introducing research companion to advances in the construction industry in the global south / George Ofori

2. Integrating indigenous knowledge in construction education in developing countries / Nolwazi Qumbisa, Fidelis Emuze and Bankole Osita Awuzie

3. Health, safety, and well-being in construction in sub-saharan Africa: A systematic review / Oscar Kwame Kwasafo, Kofi Agyekum, Anita Odame Adade- Boateng, Benjamin Botchway, Abhinesh Prabhakaran, Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu, Emmanuel Adinyira and Patrick Manu

4. Gender equality in construction in developing countries / Sara Hajikazemi

5. Towards the adoption of industry 5.0 in the construction industry in developing countries / Clinton Aigbavboa and Chimay J. Anumba

6. Impact of foreign infrastructure investments on the construction industry in developing countries / Suyash Padhye and Makarand Hastak

7. Post-disaster reconstruction in developing countries: Capacity, planning and contingency / Buddhinie Ubesingha, George Agyekum-Mensah and Daniel Frings

8. Vuca: Nature of the construction industry and implications for action in developing countries / Frank Ato Ghansah and George Ofori

9. The informal sector: Concepts, trends, challenges and opportunities in the lagos and cape town construction industries / Olasunmbo A. Olusanya and Abimbola Windapo

10. Professionalism in construction in developing countries: An economic governance perspective / Kaixun Sha and Shaoyan Wu

11. Trust in construction in the developing countries / Anita Ceric, Ivona Ivic and George Ofori

12. Transparency and anti-corruption in construction in developing countries: Evidence from cost Uganda / Olive Kabatwairwe and Maria da Gra�a Prado

13. Traditional authority structures and influence on public construction projects: Potential, possibilities, reality / Ayirebi Dansoh, Samuel Frimpong and Goodenough Dennis Oppong

14. The 40 per cent perspective: Role of construction in developing countries / Hemanta Doloi

15. An investigative study of challenges and opportunities of mega construction projects in developing countries / Ayman A.E. Othman and Fatma O. Alamoudy

16. Public-private partnership projects: Value creation challenges for unsolicited proposals in developing economies / Jose Guevara and Gabriel Castelblanco

17. Global disruptive events and the construction industry: Strategies for shaping resilience in the global south / Temitope Egbelakin, Temitope Omotayo and Bankole Osita Awuzie

18. Is green procurement a catalyst for green retrofitting in the construction industry? Evidence from sri lanka / Benjamin Kwaku Ababio, U.G.D. Madushika and Weisheng Lu

19. Stakeholder management in construction in developing countries / Fan Zhang, Linyan Chen, T.A.D.K. Jayasanka, Lichini Nikesha, Kumari Weerasinghe and Albert P.C. Chan

20. Corporate social responsibility and performance in construction in developing countries / Meng Ye

21. Waste management in construction in developing economies / Kumar Neeraj Jha, Sakshi Gupta and Ravindranadh Chowdary Kamma

22. Lean construction in developing countries: The case of indonesia / Muhamad Abduh

23. Professional service quality in construction: Determinants of the quality of documents produced by professionals in developing countries / Samuel Laryea, Neil Govender and Sarfo Mensah

24. Enhancing building performance in developing countries through user- engaged design / Fathima Sabrina Nazeer, Imriyas Kamardeen and Abid Hasan

25. Role of reverse logistics (rl) towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGS) in construction in developing countries / Nicholas Chileshe and M.K.C.S. Wijewickrama

26. Emergence and progression of knowledge on design management: The case of brazil / Silvio Melhado

27. Impact of dispositional attributes on safety attitudes among migrant construction workers from developing countries: Case study of migrant Bangladeshis in singapore / Florence Y.Y. Ling and Gwyneth Tan

28. Analysis of non-public financing in international construction / Hongbin Jiang

29. Future of construction in the global south / George Ofori.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035349029 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.