The Chinese construction industry

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In the two past decades, the Chinese construction industry has been growing rapidly. The dramatic expansion of manufacturing capabilities and rising consumer consumption have transformed China's society and economy. Far outpacing other economies in the world, China is the world's fastest growing market for goods and services.

The Chinese economy maintains high growth, stimulated by increases in industrial output, imports and exports, consumer consumption and capital investment for more than two decades. Rapid consolidation between medium and large players is anticipated, encouraged by the Chinese government to regulate the industry and to improve competitiveness in the world market.

Although China has enjoyed the benefits of an expanding market for production and distribution, the industry is suffering from minimal innovation and investment in R&D or new product development. Economies of scale have yet to be achieved. Most domestic manufacturers lack the autonomic intellectual property and financial resources to develop their own brand name products.

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