An Ezplorative Study of Construction Partnering in China
This paper aims to explore the feasibility of implementing formal partnering in China’s construction industry. After a literature review and synthesis, a self-administered industry-wide postal questionnaire survey was conducted to examine practice, detect problems and find solutions. Professionals involved in China’s construction industry are found having very limited knowledge and experience in formal partnering, which indicates that formal partnering is underdeveloped in China. However, most companies are found maintaining close and cooperative business relationship with other parties, which suggests that informal partnering has been implemented as an alternative because trust is deeply rooted in the Chinese culture. The feasibility of implementing partnering in China is revealed. It is recommended that international architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) firms and clients enter China’s construction industry by adopting partnering methods to collaborate harmoniously with local Chinese parties. The perceived outcome has been found promising. This paper makes an original contribution to the general body of knowledge on partnering procurement route, in particular, in China’s construction industry, on which previous research has barely focused. Current situation of partnering implementation in China is examined and problems investigated. Underlying reasons are also explored and feasible initiatives recommended.
partnering trust relationship construction industry China
JIN Xiaohua London Kerry
School of Architecture and Building, Faculty of Scienceand Technology, Deakin University, Geelong, V School of Architecture and Building, Faculty of Science and Technology, Deakin University, Geelong,
国际会议
2009 International Conference on Construction & Real Estate Management(2009建设与房地产管理国际会议)
北京
英文
42-47
2009-11-05（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）