THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN YEMEN AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

The construction industry is one of most important
components in the economic development of a
developing country, being a major contributor to the
national economy and responsible for the provision
of housing, infrastructure projects and employment.
The construction industry of Yemen is plagued by
difficult economic and technical problems. This
industry faces many barriers, in addition, the
inefficient construction practices and procedures
consume excessive capital, time and resources that
have a direct flow-on effect for the national
economy and the nation s socio-economic development.
The recent global shift to sustainable development
requires that the construction industry in Yemen
initiate essential premeditated developmental
policies and strategies in order to meet future
demand for economic and sustainable development,
moreover, in accord with the local needs,
capabilities, available resources and culture.

Autorentext
Qualified structural/civil engineer and a University lecturer
with engineering qualifications from UK and Australia. Has over
17 years experience in construction, participated in key
infrastructure projects such as the Sewerage Treatment Plant in
Sana a. Established a contracting and consulting business.

Klappentext
The construction industry is one of most important components in the economic development of a developing country, being a major contributor to the national economy and responsible for the provision of housing, infrastructure projects and employment. The construction industry of Yemen is plagued by difficult economic and technical problems. This industry faces many barriers, in addition, the inefficient construction practices and procedures consume excessive capital, time and resources that have a direct flow-on effect for the national economy and the nation s socio-economic development. The recent global shift to sustainable development requires that the construction industry in Yemen initiate essential premeditated developmental policies and strategies in order to meet future demand for economic and sustainable development, moreover, in accord with the local needs, capabilities, available resources and culture.