| Author | Saykhong Saynasine |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-94-23 |
| Subject(s) | Construction industry--Laos
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | After years of physical, political and psychological isolation, Laos - a small, poor and
isolated countty is opening up to the world. With the new economic reform and open door
policy, investment from both foreign and domestic investors in several economic sectors
(including construction sector) has increased. However, the needed information on how the
construction industry in Laos operates is not available.
This study attempts to report and evaluate the past development of the Lao construction
industry and the analysis of the structural components affecting the industry - the clients,
contractors, suppliers, resources, and other stakeholders - as advanced by Porter. In addition
this thesis presents the educational system in Laos with the view of understanding how
professionals and workers are prepared for the construction industry. Based on evaluated
information, the study also proposes appropriate strategies for developing the industry in
the country to meet the new environment changes.
This development and structure analysis are conducted to provide data that would benefit
both potential entrants and existing contractors as well in their process of strategy planning. |
| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Civil Engineering |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Ogunlana, Stephen O.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Karasudhi, Pisidhi ;Nattawuth Udayasen
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | NPI project, Lao PDR |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1994 |