Purpose This research investigates the dominant personality traits of construction project managers (PMs) and how their personality influences their management styles. Design/methodology/approach An industry-wide survey with 70 PMs was conducted in Singapore. The survey data were subjected to...

Purpose This study examines the initiatives that would enable contractors in Singapore to improve the level of construction productivity. Design/methodology/approach A two-pronged research method was employed: questionnaire survey with contractors (109 responses received) and in-depth interviews...

Purpose: One of the solutions to manage large public projects that are complex and difficult to manage is through relationship management. Although formal and relational approaches have been adopted in managing relationships, it is widely recognized that participants from developed and...

A framework is constructed that can be used to foster trust and build relationships in construction project organizations in China. The research method was based on in-depth study of two building projects in China and data were collected via face-to-face interviews. The results show that as the...

Trust is an underlying psychological condition that can cause cooperation or risk-taking. Trust is considered as a predominant feature and a central mechanism in business transactions, especially among Chinese. Trust-based relationships create advantages in conducting business such as lowering...

With international trade liberalization, construction firms are expected to export their services to ensure continued growth. Some firms have been successful in the international arena, while many are still struggling to gain a foothold outside their domestic markets. The characteristics of...