Abstract
While a limited amount of research has focused on client loyalty in wider professional services, none has been carried out specifically in respect to construction professional services (CPS). A review of the wider professional service literature identified a number of key candidate loyalty antecedents. Thematic analysis was undertaken on semi-structured interview data obtained from twenty client and CPS supplier participants operating in the West Midlands (UK). The results were used to refine a literature-derived model of CPS client loyalty. Several modifications were made to themes and sub-themes in light of empirical data. The results obtained will form the basis for a future quantitative phase of research which will determine the extent to which the findings of this qualitative research generalise to the wider population.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2019 |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Event | 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2019 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 9 Sept 2019 → 11 Sept 2019 |
Publication series
Name | International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century |
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ISSN (Print) | 2640-1177 |
Conference
Conference | 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2019 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 9/09/19 → 11/09/19 |
Keywords
- Construction professional service firm
- Cps
- Loyalty