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001			ABS62939
008			000000n2000 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u109000
100			_aBall, M.
245			_aCompetition and the persistence of profits in the UK construction industry
260			_c2000
490			_aConstruction Management & Economics _v18 (7) October/November 2000, 733-745(13)
520			_aExamines the performance of a range of medium-size publicly quoted construction firms over the period 1990-1994. The competitive nature of construction markets during that time was also considered. Discusses the results. These suggest that the construction markets are price competitive, and that mark-ups vary positively with the construction cycle. This analysis does not support the common arguments that competition in the construction industry is excessive, and that firms can gain from firm specific strategies.
590			_aABS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650			_aPERFORMANCE
650			_aCOMPETITIVENESS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
650			_aCOMPETITION
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
700			_aFarshchi, M.
700			_aGrilli, M.
942			_n0
999			_c65096 _d65096