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http://dx.doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2018.38.1.0121

International PMC Project Competency Enhancement Strategies for Domestic Engineering Companies  

Lee, Baul (Yonsei University)
Lee, Changjun (Yonsei University)
Han, Seung Heon (Yonsei University)
Lee, Jeonghun (Yonsei University)
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KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research / v.38, no.1, 2018 , pp. 121-132 More about this Journal
Abstract
Korea's construction engineering companies are facing difficulties in deterioration of international construction profitability because they focus on traditional engineering fields such as design and construction supervision. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen competency of high-add-value engineering field such as Project-Management-Consultancy (PMC). This paper aims to suggest the strategies to enhance the international PMC competency. This study identified the competency factors for international PMC, using Borich needs assessment and Locus for focus model. As a result, step-by-step strategies were suggested according to the competency level in domestic engineering companies. The results of this study will assist Korean engineering companies to consider the important competencies for international PMC projects. Furthermore, enhancement strategies are going to be proper references for domestic engineering companies which prepare the international PMC project.
Keywords
International PMC; Engineering company; Borich needs assessment; Locus for focus;
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