This study investigates the impact of international oil price fluctuations on overseas construction orders secured by domestic and foreign companies. The analysis employs statistical data spanning the past 20 years, encompassing international oil prices, overseas construction orders from domestic firms, and new overseas construction orders from the top 250 global construction companies. The correlation between these variables is assessed using correlation coefficients(R), determination coefficients(R2), and p-values. The results indicate a strong positive correlation between international oil prices and overseas construction orders. The correlation coefficient between domestic overseas construction orders and oil prices is found to be 0.8 or higher, signifying a significant influence. Similarly, a high correlation coefficient of 0.76 is observed between oil prices and new orders from leading global construction companies. Further analysis reveals a particularly strong correlation between oil prices and overseas construction orders in Asia and the Middle East, potentially due to the prevalence of oil-related projects in these regions. Additionally, a high correlation is observed between oil prices and orders for industrial facilities compared to architectural projects. This suggests an increase in plant construction volumes driven by fluctuations in oil prices. Based on these findings, the study proposes an entry strategy for navigating oil price volatility and maintaining competitiveness in the overseas construction market. Key recommendations include diversifying project locations and supplier bases; utilizing hedging techniques for exchange rate risk management, adapting to local infrastructure and market conditions, establishing local partnerships and securing skilled local labor, implementing technological innovations and digitization at construction sites to enhance productivity and cost reduction The insights gained from this study, coupled with the proposed overseas expansion strategies, offer valuable guidance for mitigating risks in the global construction market and fostering resilience in response to international oil price fluctuations. This approach is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic and foreign construction firms seeking success in the international arena.
본 연구는 국제유가와 국내외 해외건설 수주액간의 상관성을 분석하였다. 최근 20년간 국제유가 통계데이터와 국내 건설업체와 글로벌 해외건설기업의 해외건설 신규수주액 자료를 토대로 두 변수간의 상관계수(R)와 P-vaule 값을 산출하여 상관관계를 분석하였다. 국내 건설업체의 해외건설 수주액과 국제유가의 상관성을 분석한 결과, 국제유가는 해외건설 수주액과의 상관계수가 0.8 이상이기 때문에 상관성이 높다고 볼 수 있다. 또한 국제유가와 Top 250 글로벌 해외건설기업의 신규 수주액의 상관성을 분석한 결과, 상관계수가 0.76으로 매우 높은 것을 알 수 있다. 따라서 국제유가의 변동에 따른 해외건설 수주액 증감에 영향을 많이 미치고 있다는 것을 알 수 있었다. 특히 아시아 지역과 중동지역의 해외건설 수주액의 상관계수가 매우 높았고, 산업설비와 건축의 해외건설 수주액의 상관계수가 매우 높은 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 분석결과는 플랜트의 발주물량이 증가한 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구는 국제 유가변동에 대응하고, 해외건설 시장에서 경쟁력을 유지하기 위하여 진출전략을 제안하였다. 주요 방안으로는 다양한 지역 및 공급처 확보방안, 환율 변동위험을 최소화하기 위해 헤지기법을 활용하는 리스크 관리방안, 현지화된 인프라와 현지 시장에 적응할 수 있는 방안을 제안하였다. 또한 현지 파트너십 구축과 현지 인력 확보방안과 건설 현장에서의 기술 혁신과 디지털화를 통해 생산성을 높이고 비용 절감 방안을 제안하였다. 이러한 연구결과 및 해외진출 전략은 유가 변동에 대응하여 해외 건설시장에서의 위험을 줄이고, 경쟁력을 강화하는 데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.
Research for this paper was carried out under the KICT Research Program(project no. 20240089-001, Construction Policy and Construction Management Development Strategy) funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
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