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Jul 11, 2012
Impact of Inter-Firm Collaboration Networks in International Construction Projects
Publication: Construction Research Congress 2012: Construction Challenges in a Flat World
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The inter-firm collaboration networks created by international construction contractors have greatly influenced not only project success, but also potential business opportunities. However, despite the significance of collaboration, current research about organizational networks focuses on project teams and the limited collaboration among participants in a single project. This study consists of a preliminary investigation of 1) how the structure and properties of inter-firm collaborations change over time and 2) which network properties have the greatest effects on the business performance of member firms. To this end, this study analyzes cases of collaboration between Korean construction firms involved in international projects over the last decade. Periodic networks were developed and a longitudinal analysis was conducted to find empirical evidence. The results show that as the size of inter-firm networks increases, the networks become denser and center around the most densed large group. The results also indicate that the centrality of individual firms has a positive correlation with future contract revenues, especially considering the two-year lag.
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Published online: Jul 11, 2012
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Post-Doctoral Researcher, Construction Management & Information Laboratory, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.E-mail: [email protected]
Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.E-mail: [email protected]
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