Construction project performance in developing countries

Contemporary Issues in Construction in Developing Countries

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 318-346

  Rwelamila, P D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA   (South Africa)

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EID: 84884469170     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203847350     Document Type: Chapter

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