Coupling coordination degree spatiotemporal characteristics and driving factors between new urbanization and construction industry : evidence from China

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5280-5301
Journal / PublicationEngineering, Construction and Architectural Management
Volume30
Issue number10
Online published18 Aug 2022
Publication statusPublished - 28 Nov 2023

Abstract

Purpose - The coordinated development of the urbanization and construction industry is crucial for the sustainable development of cities. However, the coupling relationship and coordination mechanism between them remain unclear. To bridge this gap, this study attempts to explore the level of coupling coordination between new urbanization and construction industry development and investigate the critical driving factors influencing their coupling coordination degree. 
Design/methodology/approach - By referring to the existing literature, two index systems were established to evaluate the development level of the new urbanization and construction industry. The spatiotemporal characteristics of the coupled coordinated development of the new urbanization and construction industry in China from 2014 to 2020 were investigated using the coupling coordination model. The Markov chain and geographic detector were adopted to understand the transition probability and driving factors of the coupling coordination degree. 
Findings - The results indicate that the coupling degree of China's new urbanization and construction industry is high, and the two systems exhibit obvious interaction phenomena. However, the construction industry in most provinces lags behind the new urbanization. A positive interactive relationship and coordination mechanism has not been established between the two systems. Furthermore, the coupling contribution degree of the driving factors from high to low is as follows: market size > labor resource concentration > government investment ability > economic development level > industrial structure > production efficiency > technology level. Accordingly, a driving mechanism including market, policy, economic, and production technology drivers was developed. 
Originality/value - This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a set of scientific analysis methods to address the deficiency of coordination mechanism research on new urbanization and the construction industry. The results also provide a theoretical basis for decision makers to develop differentiated sustainable development policies. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.

Research Area(s)

  • Construction industry, Couping coordination, Driving factors, New urbanization, Spatiotemporal characteristics, Sustainable development

Citation Format(s)

Coupling coordination degree spatiotemporal characteristics and driving factors between new urbanization and construction industry: evidence from China. / Ma, Shengbin; Li, Zhongfu; Li, Long et al.
In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 30, No. 10, 28.11.2023, p. 5280-5301.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review