Challenges of mega construction projects in developing countries
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Challenges of mega construction projects in developing countries
Mega Construction Projects (MCPs) represent a strategic option towards achieving sustainable development objectives in developing countries. On the one hand, these projects are charaterised with the need for high design knowledge and technical skills; competent human resources and managerial capabilities as well as excessive cost investment. Conversely, developing countries experience shortage ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Organization, Technology & Management in Construction: An International Journal
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1847-5450,1847-6228
DOI: 10.5592/otmcj.2013.1.10