Modern Construction Economics Theory and Application

Traditional building economics has primarily been concerned with issues around project appraisal and cost management techniques. On the other hand, modern construction economics has a wider focus with stronger links to mainstream economics,reflecting an increased interest in a range of theoretical issues in construction economics, both at the macro and micro level.In Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application,a variety of approachesare used to present a coherent vision of synthesis between industry economics and project economics. Topics coveredinclude: developing construction economics as idustry economics competition and barriers to entry in construction innovation in construction theory testing in construction managementresearch collusion and corruption in the construction sector. Including contributions from academics in the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Australia, this is a truly global review of a core issue for the construction industry worldwide. The result is a uniquebook that will push toward the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework of construction economics.This is a must-read for all serious students of construction economics, andall practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of their industry.

1. Theory and Construction Economics2. Developing Construction Economics as Industry Economics 3. Collusion and Corruption in the Construction Sector 4. Competing in Construction Auctions;A Theoretical Perspective5. On Theory of Production in Economics and Production Management6. Competition and Barriers to Entry in the Construction Industry7. Comparing Construction Costs Between Countries8. Innovation in Construction: A Case Study of the Australian Context9. Theory Testing in Building Economics Research: An Experimental Approach10. Market Types and Construction Markets11. The Methodology of Building Economics Research

Gerard de Valence teaches in the undergraduate and postgraduate construction and property courses in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology, Sydney. In the 1990s he participated in many State and Commonwealth Government inquiries into the construction industry and has a particular interest in industry policy. He has published widely on theoretical and management issues in property and construction and was co-editor of the three volume Building in Value series of books. Since 2003 he has been Coordinator of the Working Commission on Building Economics for the International Council for Building Research and Innovation.