Business models for foreign firms offering construction-related consultancy services in China

摘要: Many foreign firms are expected to enter China’s growing construction market. The objectives to: (i) identify the extent which Porter’s generic business strategies and practices adopted by local Chinese architectural, engineering (Chinese firms) offering construction-related consultancy services in China (foreign firms); (ii) investigate contribute firms’ competitiveness China; (iii) propose a model framework for China. Using structured questionnaire, data were collected via mail face-to-face interviews. In total, 37 45 completed questionnaires received from firms, respectively. Both adopt differentiation focus significant extent. Foreign emphasize value offerings that incorporate superior design, technology quality significantly more than firms. finding...