The construction industry is one of the most important components in the economic development of a developing country, being a major contributor to the national economy of many such countries. This industry is largely responsible for the physical provision of housing and infrastructure and, as such, can be the backbone of prosperous economies, providing social development and employment. The construction industry in the developing economy of Yemen is plagued by difficult economic and technical problems, which permeate most aspects of the industry. In addition, construction procedures in Yemen consume excessive capital, time and resources that have a direct flow-on effect for the national economy and the nation's socio-economic development. Macroeconomic problems in unemployment, inflation and an inequitable balance-of-payments all add to the existing difficult economic situation in the construction industry. Further, the lack of appropriate infrastructure, weak and inefficient legal, administrative and financial institutions are also major contributors. The recent global shift to sustainable development also requires that the construction industry in Yemen initiate important strategic developmental policies in order to meet future demand for economical and sustainable development. This research uses a comprehensive literature review to design and conduct a survey into the existing local development barriers and then obtains a census of expert opinions using the Delphi methodology to rank a set of sustainable developmental policies and strategies. The research then establishes a comprehensive list of recommendations for achieving economicly sustainable industry. Proposed policies and strategies are formulated from various international studies, including Agenda 21 for Sustainable Development. The proposed policies and strategies are specifically chosen as they are considered to be compatible with the Yemen case and are also seen to more readily integratable with cultural aspects of Yemen, particularly in focusing on the hardships of its local needs and capabilities. The construction industry in the developing nation of Yemen appears aligned in many ways to the needs of other developing economies and, as such, it is expected that the findings of this research will be of great interest to professionals involved in the construction economies of other such developing nations.

This portfolio paper aims to explore the general view on measurements in partnering construction projects from views of the practitioners who have participated in partnering projects in construction industry in Hong Kong. Measument perspectives are usually related to the performance of important aspects in a partnering project and key factors contributing to a project's success. The results indicate that there are significant differences within the important aspects and differences among the important aspects with respect to their performances in a partnering project. Practitioners review timely completion as the most important aspect and under-perform. Evaluation of key factors from the four categories contributing to the performance of a partnering project was undertaken. Results indicate that process is the most significant category. These papers intend to explore the important aspects as performance indicators of a successful partnering project and identify key factors contributing to the performance of a partnering project. It also explores the congenital problems in the construction industry which thwarts the success of implementation of a partnering project. / Thesis (DoctorateofBusinessAdministration)--University of South Australia, 2008.

Thesis (MAppSc in Project Management) -- University of South Australia, 1995

Thesis (MProjMgmt)--University of South Australia, 2000

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The construction industry plays a key role in both the Australian and Chinese economies. Given this importance, the factors that contribute to effective construction project management are clearly valuable. As a project based industry, the construction industry needs more insights on the cultural issues at the project level. This study intended to answer the following questions: what is project culture? and How does project culture affect the performance of construction projects?

Thesis (Master of Engineering) University of Florida, Summer 1992. / "Summer 1992." Description based on title screen as viewed on March 30, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 80-81). Also available in print.

Thesis (M.S. in Civil Engineering) University of Maryland, Spring 1992. / "A scholarly paper submitted to: Professor William Maloney of The University of Maryland for ENCE 689, Spring 1992." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 8, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-43). Also available in print.

Thesis--PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references.