Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms?

Christopher Miller; Gary Packham; Brychan Thomas; David Pickernell

Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms?

Christopher Miller^*, Gary Packham, Brychan Thomas, David Pickernell

^*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

The Enterprise College Wales (ECW) programme currently consists of an on-line Web based degree in Enterprise, aimed at creating business start-ups, new business ideas and business development and growth. This paper examines the role of ECW in promoting entrepreneurship and development in areas of Wales and examines its relevance compared to the problems faced by small construction firms in the region. The paper briefly outlines the history of the project and the role that education plays in promoting entrepreneurship in the region. It has been documented that small construction firms can benefit from programmes aimed at increasing their awareness of business management, marketing, financial management and ICT. The programme can provide this opportunity both flexibly and supportively. It is concluded that the ECW programme may provide tangible opportunities for commercial development thus reducing some of the problems faced by small construction firms in South Wales.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings
Publication status	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Brisbane, QLD, Australia Duration: 4 Jul 2005 → 8 Jul 2005

Publication series

Name	Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference	Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Brisbane, QLD
Period	4/07/05 → 8/07/05

Keywords

Enhancing skills
Enterprise education
Small construction firms

Cite this

Miller, C., Packham, G., Thomas, B., & Pickernell, D. (2005). Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms? In Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings (Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings).

Miller, Christopher ; Packham, Gary ; Thomas, Brychan et al. / Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms?. Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings. 2005. (Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings).

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Miller, C, Packham, G, Thomas, B & Pickernell, D 2005, Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms? in Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings. Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings, Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4/07/05.

Can e-learning provide solutions to the problems faced by small construction firms? / Miller, Christopher; Packham, Gary; Thomas, Brychan et al.
Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings. 2005. (Queensland University of Technology Research Week International Conference, QUT Research Week 2005 - Conference Proceedings).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review