The structure-conduct-performance (SCP) paradigm posits that market structure determines market performance, and the generally low productivity of China's construction industry is a reflection of the irrationality of its market structure. Currently, the main approaches for measuring market...

In the context of unbalanced regional economic development in China, there are large regional differences in the development of the construction industry. These long-standing and increasing differences not only influence the total productivity of China's construction industry but also hinder...

Many construction clients are not satisfied with the quality performance achieved on their projects though many contractors are ISO9000:1994 certified. Total quality management (TQM) has been a widely applied quality management system for obtaining the benefits of better quality and higher...