Abstract
Abstract:
Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are considered as the engine of growth in most economies due
to
their significant contribution in terms of employment and natural development. SMEs growth within
an economy is, therefore, paramount. Growth of SMEs firms has been deliberated in literature
as an
expansion. This development is classified as either organic (internal expansion) or inorganic
(expansion by integration). Literature has also stressed on the eased at which these construction
SMEs enter the market environment and quickly exit due to peculiar challenges including growth.
Therefore, this study seeks to establish a framework for SMEs in the construction industry in order
to foster their growth. The study adopted the use of extensive use of literature. This was
supported by informal semi-structured interviews which involved construction industry professionals
as the papulation. The research focused on the determinants of growth and how thesefactors will be
established The study concludes thatfor growth to be ascertained in afirm, there must be an
integration of both the internal and external variables to influence growth.