An Investigation of the Diversification Roles of Contractor
Journal Title: SEISENSE Journal of Management - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The construc tion sector is facing a period of change due to the uprising used of new technology and innovation, movement of the industry towards sustainable construction, emphasis on strategic alliances and high demand from the clients. The contractors are one of the important key players that contribute to the development of the construction industry and they are long known for their conventional roles during the construction stage by hiring subcontractors and supervising the construction works on site. However, due t o current changes in the industry, the contractors’ role has been evolving over the years and this has impacted their roles to change as well. This paper reviews the traditional roles of the contractor and discusses the reasons for their evolving roles in the construction industry. Finally, this paper delves into the various diversification roles of the contractor which are categorized into two which are the management and technical roles.
Authors and Affiliations
Nur Azila Adros, Dr. Nazirah Zainul Abidin
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- EP ID EP39630
- DOI https://doi.org/10.33215/sjom.v2i2.93
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