The impact of globalization on the construction industry: activities of contractors and workers across borders

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The impact of globalization on the construction industry: activities of contractors and workers across borders

Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme), SAP.2.64/WP.120, ILO

1998

Abstract

construction industry

multinational enterprise

outsourcing

employment

globalization

contract labour

conditions of employment

wages

nationality

occupational status

migrant workers

case study

abbreviations

questionnaire

statistical table

developed countries

developing countries

Malaysia

Singapore

Provides an overview of the activities of the international construction industry. Examines the part played by primary contractors and subcontractors in international projects in Africa and Asia and looks at the employment and working conditions of migrant workers in Singapore and Malaysia.

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Title: The impact of globalization on the construction industry; activities of contractors and workers across borders
Contributors: International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Department
International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme
Publisher: ILO; Geneva
Date published: 1998
Series: Working paper (International Labour Organization. Sectoral Activities Programme); SAP.2.64/WP.120
Number of pages: v, 49 p.
Language: English
Asset Type: working paper
Record Identifier: 995618838102676