... was conducted to confirm the interpretability and relevance of the results. Findings Results show 29 AI capabilities supporting competitive advantage in project cost management cluster into four dimensions: predictive, diagnostic, descriptive and prescriptive. Predictive capabilities were ranked highest...

... dependence, diverse stakeholders and complex governance. It examines ESG effects on Chinese construction enterprises' competitive advantage (CA) from financial and non-financial perspectives and explores innovation's mediating role under environmental uncertainty (EU). Design/methodology/approach...

... an alternative choice for companies and researchers to evaluate business success in future studies. © Emerald Publishing Limited 2022 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Competitiveness Competitive advantage Firm competitiveness Principal component analysis International...

...Na Zhang; Xiaopeng Deng; Bon-Gang Hwang; Muchao Bi; Amin Mahmoudi Purpose This paper aims to develop a partner selection approach for the high-speed rail (HSR) firms from the perspective of achieving competitive advantage in the international competitive bidding sphere. Design/methodology...

... Aghimien can be contacted at: aghimiendouglas@yahoo.com 01 12 2020 21 02 2021 28 03 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Construction digitalisation Industry 4.0 Competitive advantage Digital transformation...

... to compete internationally (Han and Diekmann, 2001). In order to export successfully, firms venturing overseas need to be competitive. According to Porter (1999) , a competitive advantage exists when the firm is able to create a better value for its customers and it also earns a decent profit. He...

... environmental concern. Findings As environmental strategies are developed, the competencies in managing environmental issues will grow and lead to improved business performance. The growth in an organization's environmental competence provides the opportunity for increased competitive advantage...

... superstructure is prefabricated and stressed together externally, an economical and high quality facility can be achieved (Girmscheid and Hartmann, 1999). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Integrated marketing Competitive advantage Innovation Construction industry Co‐operation can...

... and each of the contractors then provides a bid price for the cu. yd of excavation. The total cost of a cu yd of excavation including material, labor and equipment, to all four contractors is assumed to be $5. Bidding Construction industry Games Management Simulation Competitive advantage...

...ROBERT JOHNSON; MARK CLAYTON; GE XIA; JEONG‐HAN WOO; YUNSIK SONG In this paper we discuss the impact of e‐commerce on the design and construction industry, with specific reference to how information technology will affect competition and competitive advantage in the industry. This paper continues...

... firms are also displaying inferior business ratios. Possible explanations are offered, including barriers to entry, such as capitalization, economies of scale (pecuniary and market), along with changes in construction demand. Keywords business ratios, competitive advantage, construction majors...

... to these changes. The paper outlines the research methodology; world market trends and LSE industry structure; critical success factors and enablers for LSE projects; the forces shaping the LSE industry and the necessary contractors' core competencies and competitive advantages for continued success. © MCB UP...