Construction sector concentration: evidence from Britain
Series: Construction Management and Economics ; 22(9) November 2004, 979-990(12)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Analyses the release for the first time of empirical estimates of concentration in the British construction sector. The method applied to the raw data provided by the DETR/DTI, produces the estimate for market concentration. Highlights the popular view that construction is a fragmented sector, with the vast majority of private contractors operating on a small scale. Concludes concentration among main trades is also low. However, concentration among specialist trades is the reverse. Results suggest British construction sector is dynamic and comprises many diverse markets in terms of their levels and trends in concentration. Tables, diagrams and references.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68501 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128208-1001 |
Analyses the release for the first time of empirical estimates of concentration in the British construction sector. The method applied to the raw data provided by the DETR/DTI, produces the estimate for market concentration. Highlights the popular view that construction is a fragmented sector, with the vast majority of private contractors operating on a small scale. Concludes concentration among main trades is also low. However, concentration among specialist trades is the reverse. Results suggest British construction sector is dynamic and comprises many diverse markets in terms of their levels and trends in concentration. Tables, diagrams and references.