Abstract
![CDATA[The aim of this research was to investigate strategies deployed by successful construction designrelated firms towards achieving high levels of firm competitiveness in international markets. A reflexive capability model, developed through a critical analysis of related internationalisation literature, is composed of three key areas; internationalisation process, market knowledge and design management. Firm reflexive capability is explored through the management of social, cultural and intellectual capital. The concept of reflexivity is borrowed from sociology the philosophers, Bourdieu and Giddens. Reflexivity is reinterpreted as the ‘firm’s’ ability to be aware, responsive and adaptable to self, market and project needs assessment. This research is part of an ongoing program of research on international collaborative practice. A Reflexive Capability Matrix is proposed. The reflexive capability approach is appropriate to all firms but what is speculated upon is that the reflexive capability is particularly applicable to small to medium sized construction design firms who work globally. A reflexive capability is a characteristic of successful and innovative firms internationalising and working within global models of practice. This paper is the theoretical development to support the paper in this congress “Design Management Methodology to Strengthen Firm and Industry Competitiveness in the Construction Design Services Export sector” where the methodology and results of a cross case analysis of three construction design firms are presented.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Building a Better World: Proceedings CIB 2010 World Congress, 10th-13th May 2010, Salford Quays, England |
Publisher | The University of Salford |
Pages | 199-211 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781905732913 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | International Council for Building Research_Studies and Documentation. Congress - Duration: 10 May 2010 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Council for Building Research_Studies and Documentation. Congress |
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Period | 10/05/10 → … |
Keywords
- construction industry
- architectural design
- management
- globalization