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  • Spatial-temporal analysis for the business performance of construction consultancy services in China

    Author(s)
    Hu, X
    Hu, X
    Cui, Q
    Li, Y
    Lemckert, C
    Wei, A
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Lemckert, Charles J.
    Year published
    2021
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    Abstract
    Purpose: This paper presents a developed spatial-temporal analysis framework for the case of investigating the business performance of construction consultancy services (CCS) in China. Design/methodology/approach: The spatial-temporal analysis is based on the data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique. The spatial analysis follows the DEA results under a contemporaneous benchmark technology and a virtual decision-making unit, consisting of ranking analysis, cluster analysis and variation analysis. The temporal analysis is reliant on the DEA results under a global benchmark technology and the time value of money, including ...
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    Purpose: This paper presents a developed spatial-temporal analysis framework for the case of investigating the business performance of construction consultancy services (CCS) in China. Design/methodology/approach: The spatial-temporal analysis is based on the data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique. The spatial analysis follows the DEA results under a contemporaneous benchmark technology and a virtual decision-making unit, consisting of ranking analysis, cluster analysis and variation analysis. The temporal analysis is reliant on the DEA results under a global benchmark technology and the time value of money, including trend analysis and driving force analysis containing pure technical and scale efficiency factors. Findings: Three CCS types in China are investigated, including engineering survey and design, construction supervision and procurement agency. The performance rank order and cluster classifications are mainly related to economic development levels. Engineering survey and design demonstrates the best performance and higher imbalances; however, construction supervision and procurement agency illustrate lower performance and imbalances. Scale efficiency significantly promotes business performance, whereas pure technical efficiency plays an inconspicuous role. Practical implications: The CCS promote technical efficiency by developing their service and innovation levels. The service of engineering survey and design registered in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong is recommended for entering the service market in China. Originality/value: The spatial-temporal analysis framework was developed, which is generic and provides a pathway to measure, compare and assess performance comprehensively. The CCS business performance is firstly measured.
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    Journal Title
    Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2021-0273
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    This publication has been entered in Griffith Research Online as an advanced online version.
    Subject
    Business systems in context
    Building
    Civil engineering
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/408635
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