A vision on future development of building and construction industry in Egypt

Abstract EN

The building and construction (BC) industry is a fundamental economic sector which is highly linked with other industrial sectors.

Although there is a great deal of attention has been paid to building and construction processes as a part of BC industry, little consideration has been given to how can we enhance and develop BC sector and benefit from the expanding demands for building and construction projects to develop national economy.

The objective of this research is to give a glimpse of building construction future in Egypt.

A great development in this sector is needed to promote socio-economic development objectives and improve industry performance and competitiveness in international market.

This paper addresses some of the challenges facing the building and construction industry and related industrial sectors and shows the possible future prospects of developments which help in contributing to national economy development.

It has been concluded and recommended that encouraging the application of advanced technologies and developing innovative ideas, the building and construction industry together with related and interconnected industrial and economic sectors will help in pushing ahead national economy.