Building International Construction Alliances is the first book to address the challenges of international cooperation between medium-sized construction firms. By presenting a case study of the historical evolution of Fratelli Dioguardi S.p.A. and Beacon Construction Company, and representative projects, Roberto Pietroforte offers the reader an understanding of

* the way successful firms adjust their strategic, organizational and operational settings to the changes in their market environments

* the importance and advantages of international cooperation among medium-sized construction firms

* the necessary analytical background for developing long-term collaboration.