Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Growth spurs Asian construction gains Construction is booming in Asia China's largest construction companies plan IPO Earnings show varied gains Japanese contractors can't escape bid-rigging probes Outlook: signs of a slowdown INDUSTRY PROFILE Construction is central to Asian economies Government dominates construction in China India's industry is highly fragmented South Korea's contractors focus abroad Large Japanese firms rely on real estate development INDUSTRY TRENDS High oil prices benefit Asian builders Asian countries slow to open construction markets Sustainable building practices in Asia HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES A cyclical business Multiple lines of business Public-private partnerships in Asia Corruption a constant problem KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS