Original scientific paper

Evaluation of Turkish construction industry through the challenges and globalization

Ilknur Akiner ; Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
M. Ernur Akiner ; Bosphorus University, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

there is a growing concern of globalization of construction industry. It is affected dramatically from all political dynamics, legal and economic activities and technological aspects. Turkish construction industry represents an important role at the threshold of the European Union membership of Turkey. The current regulatory situation of the Turkish construction industry created necessary enabling environments to promote globalization and the opportunities to enhance its position. The aim of this paper is to identify current potential factors that would foster increasing globalization of the Turkish construction industry within the international markets. Also the global issues in the context of the construction industry are discussed. Another objective of the study is to examine to extent to which factors will facilitate the globalization of Turkish construction industry. Results highlight the current status and discuss the potential directions together with problems and the position through the international arena for global competitiveness of the industry.

Keywords

globalization; international construction; Turkish construction industry; competitiveness

Hrčak ID:

65016

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/65016

Publication date:

1.12.2009.

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