Title A Study on the Investigation into Obstacles in Overseas CM Projects
Authors Kim, Jae-Hee ; Kim, Han Soo
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2013.14.5.113
Page pp.113-121
ISSN 1229-7534
Keywords Construction Management ; Overseas CM projects ; CM obstacles ; Strategies for Overseas CM Projects
Abstract An expansion into the global market increasingly becomes a buzz world among Construction Management(CM) firms in Korea. The objective of this study is to identify potential obstacles and investigate their nature and implications to CM firms in Korea. The study identified 25 obstacles under 5 categories. Base on a questionnaire survey and interviews with CM experts who have global CM projects experience, the study discusses that while there exist various types of obstacles, a more attention needs to be paid for a small number of major obstacles to minimine risks in overseas CM projects. It also suggests that improving pre-construction management competency through securing CM experts should be listed as a top agenda for Korean CM firms.