What is it about?

This article investigates the competitive strategies that are critical for international firms competing overseas. It focuses on a case study on UK contractors operating in the Singapore rail sector. It also explores Porter’s generic typology on strategies and includes field study results from 75 questionnaires and 35 interviews from the industry.

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Why is it important?

The key purpose of this study is to determine the most significant competitive strategies for international construction firms competing for overseas. Key findings from this study aim to provide a guiding template for firms to improve their competitive advantage in their respective sectors internationally.

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This study is crucial for those seeking to investigate competitiveness in international construction and for firms looking to improve their market position and business in the long term.

Bon Jovi Sabug
University of Cambridge

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This page is a summary of: Competitive and entry strategies for UK transnational contractors in the Singapore rail sector, International Journal of Construction Management, September 2018, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/15623599.2018.1484855.
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