1.963 Globalization of the Engineering and Construction Industry, Fall 2006

Moavenzadeh, Fred, 1935-; Wolff, Derish M.

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Moavenzadeh, Fred, 1935-; Wolff, Derish M.

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Globalization of the Engineering and Construction Industry

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Abstract

This course explores the challenges and risks faced by senior managers of construction, engineering and architecture companies in entering global markets in general, and sponsoring concessions in particular. The course includes a discussion of innovative approaches to nation building, partnering, finance, utilization of specialized delivery systems, privatization, outsourcing and concessions; opportunities created by advanced information technology; and appropriate strategies for entering attractive and rapidly expanding international fields and markets.

Date issued

2006-12

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/55807

Department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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1.963-Fall2006

local: 1.963

local: IMSCP-MD5-1d76a0dac83f5c0d2f3674c4557e955c

Keywords

management, construction, engineering, architecture, global markets, concessions, partnering, finance, privatization, outsourcing, information technology, international, globalization, greatest construction projects, Mexican road privatization

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