Building Chaos : An International Comparison of Deregulation in the Construction Industry

This collection draws on international comparisons from the main industrialised countries in a key field - the construction industry.

One only has to walk around almost any major city in the industrialised economies of the world to see how well the construction industry is doing and this study is a timely analysis of a growing field.

This genuinely internationally focused book has contributions from leading experts and academics in the sphere of construction and analyses such themes as The construction market over the last 40 years Trends in employment in the industry The organization of work in construction Rules and regulations that govern the industry This well-written, informative collection is a must-read book for advanced students, academics and professionals who are serious about the industrial economics and the construction industry.