{"product_id":"new-perspectives-on-construction-in-george-ofori-9780415585729","title":"New Perspectives on Construction in Developing Countries","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloping countries face the challenge of maintaining economic growth and socio-economic development, at the core of which sits the construction industry. Considerable research on construction in developing countries took place in the 1970's and 1980's, but little since, a gap which this book fills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding contributions from prominent academics and practitioners in Australia, China, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, and the UK, this is a truly international analysis of a subject of global interest. The most insightful and relevant of recent research on topics such as Millennium Development Goals, the informal construction sector, human resource development, technology, finance and social change, are all addressed in the context of the construction industry in the developing world. Also considered are other key aspects of construction industry development such as institution building, nurturing of contractors and consultants and championing of industry development programmes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the challenge has grown and the needs have become even more pressing, the research to date has rarely presented effective solutions. Focussing on those aspects of the construction industry most crucial to development, this is a much needed up-to-date study that sheds new light on a variety of concepts and issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is essential reading for researchers, professionals and students interested in the construction industry in developing countries. Readers of this book will be interested in its companion volume; \u003cem\u003eContemporary Issues of Construction in Developing Countries\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George Ofori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415585724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415585729\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.94d","brand":"George Ofori","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064936345855,"sku":"9780415585729","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3c3e5446-5669-45d1-9879-856f257792af.jpg?v=1768672034","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/new-perspectives-on-construction-in-george-ofori-9780415585729","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}