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Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki
Has The Construction Industry Become More Inclusive? A Diachronic Investigation Of Challenges And Changed Experiences Of Women In The Industry, Katerina Prevelianaki
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A traditionally male dominated industry, construction always struggled to attract and retain women, and despite efforts and legislation encouraging equality and inclusion, women continue to be a minority in this space. Challenges women have faced have been documented; it is, nevertheless, unclear whether the same problems continue to occur in ways they did in the past, how the challenges have evolved over time, and how these have potentially brought a changed experience for women, while research investigating those issues diachronically is sparse. This paper adopts a retrospective approach on women in construction; it explores how the industry landscape has been …
Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung
Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung
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The construction industry is inherently hazardous, making effective safety management critical for project success and worker well-being. Safety officers play a crucial role in the safety management system. They act as the central bridge for communication and coordination across all organizational levels, from top management and inter-departmental peers to frontline workers. Safety officers often face hostility, resistance, and social isolation due to the unique nature of their duties, as they frequently need to identify non-compliance and rectify the mistakes of colleagues and workers. Despite the complex interpersonal relationships in their daily work, the interpersonal stressors experienced by them still remain …
Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang
Impact Of Organizational Stressors On Stress Among Foreign Construction Workers From Nepal, Khursheed Ahmed, Mei-Yung Leung, Wenqian Yang
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The construction industry in developed regions relies heavily on foreign labour. Working in a new environment exposes these workers to unique organizational stressors that can deteriorate their well-being. Specifically, Nepalese Construction Workers (NCWs) face distinct challenges that may lead to severe physical and psychological stress. This study, therefore, aims to identify the critical organizational stressors and their impact on the stress of NCWs. Based on a conceptual model, a questionnaire survey was adopted to collect data from NCWs. In order to investigate the relationships among stressors (i.e., ethnic barriers, lack of acceptance, insufficient authority, low reward, and unfair treatment) and …
The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani
The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani
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This paper, contributing a small part to a related PhD, uses a systematic literature review approach to examine the impact of commuting on fatigue, safety and wellbeing among construction workers. Eight empirical studies were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis with three themes being identified: commute length, long working hours and commuting vs staying away from home. The results indicate that commutes can far exceed the UK average commute length, and this, combined with long working hours, reduces sleep opportunities. However, staying away from home introduces lifestyle and environmental factors, such as diet and exercise, which may also impair …
The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton
The Applicability And Adaptability Of Using The Agile Methodology By Healthcare Organisations In The Uk, Adeolu Alade, Ezekiel Chinyio, Abigail Taiwo, Emmanuel Daniel, Paul Hampton
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The research investigated the application and adaptability of the Agile methodology within UK healthcare organisations, aiming to identify the challenges, benefits, and solutions to its successful deployment. Using a survey-based method with a sample size of 117, the study employed descriptive statistics and the Pearson Chi-squared test to analyse the primary data in SPSS. The findings indicated an increasing adoption of Agile in the UK healthcare sector, with demographic factors such as gender, age, role, and experience influencing this trend. Enhanced stakeholder participation and improved project outcomes are notable reported advantages. However, constraints like regulatory compliance and risk aversion remain …
Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel
Design For Safety And Mental Wellbeing: Addressing Skill And Knowledge Gaps In Construction And Engineering Egypt, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Emmanuel Daniel
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Attention to workers’ safety, health, and well-being (SHW) in construction and engineering (particularly in developing countries) is growing gradually. Areas such as designing for safety (DfS) and mental health and wellbeing (MHW) remain under prioritised despite their potential to significantly enhance SHW. Using Egypt as a case study, this research investigates the challenges associated with DfS and MHW in the construction and engineering sector and explores industry skill and knowledge needs, and the roles of universities and industry in addressing these issues. Data were collected through focus group discussions and an industry panel involving university staff, practitioners, and students, and …
Reliability Of Human Point Of Work Risk Assessment Vs Artificial Intelligence Risk Assessment For Construction Health And Safety, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Michael Tong, Farhad Sadeghineko
Reliability Of Human Point Of Work Risk Assessment Vs Artificial Intelligence Risk Assessment For Construction Health And Safety, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Michael Tong, Farhad Sadeghineko
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The significance of construction workers being involved in Point of Work Risk Assessment (POWRA) cannot be overemphasised. It is a quick, on-the-spot assessment performed by workers before starting a task, focusing on the current conditions and any hazards identified. There are anecdotal claims that AI is capable of providing robust risk assessment similar to or better than those developed by construction workers if adequate prompts are provided to the AI tool. However, there is no credible evidence to support these suggestions. The aim of this paper is to explore the reliability of AI generated construction project risk assessment vs human …
A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran
A Prototype Predictive Risk Model For Transferable Safety Analytics In Construction Smes And Lmics, Nnedinma Umeokafor, Adedeji Ibitoye, Dinushan Sivaneswaran
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Predictive safety analytics has gained increasing attention in construction research; however, its practical uptake remains limited in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and construction sectors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incident reporting is fragmented, and structured safety data are scarce. This study addresses this challenge by developing a transferable prototype for activity-level risk classification to support proactive safety decision-making in data-constrained environments. Publicly available construction incident data reported under Health and Safety Executive’s Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) framework for Great Britain are used as a methodological testbed to design and evaluate the model …
Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman
Evaluating The Impact Of Extrinsic Safety Motivation In Construction Projects: A Comparative Structural Analysis, Mohammad Tanvi Newaz, Mahmoud Ershadi, Marcus Jefferies, Thayaparan Gajendran, Buddhini Ginigaddaraa, Md Lutfur Rahman
CIB Conferences
Extrinsic safety motivation drives improved engagement in activities such as hazard reporting, participation in safety training, and adherence to safety procedures. The causation mechanism is less explored, while it is one of the key research areas fostering a paradigm shift from a strict compliance-based to a collaborative motivation-based approach to safety management. Given the paucity of empirical research on the influence of extrinsic safety motivation on safety outcome variables, this study aims to elaborate on the correlations between such variables in the context of the construction industry. An intervention study was conducted in New South Wales, Australia, to empirically examine …
Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana
Proactive Management Of Weather And Climate Hazards In Construction: A Systematic Evidence Synthesis And Roadmap, Neema George, Chandana Siriwardana
CIB Conferences
Construction work is highly exposed to extreme weather due to outdoor operations and physically demanding tasks. As climate variability intensifies, heat, cold, storms, and heavy rainfall present increasing risks to worker safety, productivity, and project continuity. Despite this, weather-related risk management in construction remains largely reactive and inconsistently implemented. This study presents a PRISMA-based systematic literature review of 100 studies published between 2015 and 2025, examining proactive and technology-enabled strategies for managing extreme weather in construction. Bibliometric mapping and thematic synthesis were applied to identify hazard distribution, intervention types, and implementation gaps. The findings reveal a strong concentration on heat …
Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda
Occupational Heat Stress: Assessing Risks And Developing Safety Strategies For Workers, Alaa Hassan, Abir Hassan, Yahaya Makarfi, Jafar Momani, Haruna Moda
CIB Conferences
Construction activities especially in hot tropical climate exposes workers to health and safety risks associated with extreme hot weather conditions. Considering the magnitude of health and safety risks associated with extreme heat exposure and the prevailing safety culture and attitude of among workers that impede adaptation to safe work practices under extreme heat conditions, it is imperative that stakeholders pay serious attention to workplace climate change impact to help improve adaptation and safety measures of construction workers. This study provides empirical evidence on safety awareness and practices among Nigerian construction workers, often exposed to extreme hot weather conditions. A structured …
From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh
From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh
CIB Conferences
Construction safety communication, a central mechanism for hazard mitigation, has advanced along three global trajectories, namely symbolic standardization, cognitive diagnostics, and intelligent digital interventions. However, their combined insights have been minimally applied to the Indian construction context, where high fatality rates persist, disproportionate to the country’s share of the global workforce. By interviewing nine safety experts from various hierarchical levels in public, private, institutional sectors, and a professional body, this study explores how these trajectories are reflected in the Indian construction industry. Four thematic findings emerge: (1) attentional limitations responsible for failure of static safety communication channels; (2) organisational structures …
Assessing Toolbox Talk Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Of International Best Practices And Indian Construction Realities, Shrinidhi Shankar, Nikhil Bugalia
Assessing Toolbox Talk Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Of International Best Practices And Indian Construction Realities, Shrinidhi Shankar, Nikhil Bugalia
CIB Conferences
Toolbox Talks (TBTs) serve as the primary mechanism for task-level hazard communication on construction sites worldwide; however, their effectiveness in contexts outside North America and Europe remains poorly understood. This paper presents one of the first systematic examinations of TBT practice on Indian construction sites, combining semi-structured interviews with 14 safety professionals and a PRISMA-guided systematic review of 30 international studies spanning more than 10 national contexts. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study identifies structural constraints unique to Indian construction, including multilingual workforces, daily wage employment systems, multi-tier subcontracting, and the legal exposure of site engineers, all of which fundamentally …
Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root
Advancing Neurodiversity In Construction: A Call Beyond Silent Exclusion, Lungie Maseko, James Rotimi, David Root
CIB Conferences
Neurodivergent workers are increasingly recognized in workplace inclusion debates, yet construction remains underexplored as a context where cognitive difference is shaped by project-based work, site intensity and entrenched operational norms. This study examines how neurodiversity is understood and operationalized in construction organizations, focusing on organizational climate, leadership, communication practices and material work conditions. A qualitative exploratory design was used, based on semi-structured interviews with fifteen senior construction professionals across office and site environments. Thematic analysis identified recurring patterns influencing inclusion. Findings show that neuro-inclusion is constrained by interacting organizational and operational conditions rather than isolated factors. Low awareness, uneven psychological …
Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane
Conceptualising Stress, Anxiety, And Depression In The Construction Industry And Evidence And Gaps, Cillian Keane, John Spillane
CIB Conferences
Mental Health challenges, particularly stress, anxiety, and depression, are prominent within the construction industry globally. Despite growing awareness of mental health in the construction industry, existing literature remains fragmented, with these constructs often investigated in isolation rather than how they co-occur and compound over time within the pressures of construction work. Building on the need to synthesise fragmented knowledge, this study conducted a structured narrative review of research on construction mental health literature related to stress, anxiety, and depression. Searches were undertaken across Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, for studies published from 2000 to 2026 using terms related to …
Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia
Aligning Virtual Reality With Construction Industry Safety Needs: A Systematic Review And Mapping Study, Rajesh Jat, Nikhil Bugalia
CIB Conferences
The recognized connection between inadequate safety outcomes and workforce skill deficiencies in global construction has driven growing interest in Virtual Reality (VR) for skills training. Prior reviews emphasize technical constraints and neglect alignment with established safety management systems. To fill this gap, this study aligns industry safety training requirements with the capabilities of current academic studies on VR, pinpointing areas that should guide future VR development. Researchers developed a Safety Training Matrix (STM) by systematically reviewing academic literature and secondary materials from international regulators, including OSHA and the UK HSE; the STM specifies 23 training needs and 14 training goals. …
Enhancing Worker Wellbeing: The Impact Of Technological Ergonomic Interventions On Health, Safety And Productivity In The Construction Industry, Rose Matete, John Smallwood
Enhancing Worker Wellbeing: The Impact Of Technological Ergonomic Interventions On Health, Safety And Productivity In The Construction Industry, Rose Matete, John Smallwood
CIB Conferences
Ergonomic hazards such as repetitive motions, awkward postures, forceful exertions, and prolonged static positions continue to drive musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and productivity losses in construction. This structured narrative review synthesises literature from 2002–2025 relative to technological and participatory ergonomic interventions, drawing on major academic databases and International Labour Organization reports. Evidence shows that wearable sensors, exoskeletons, Virtual Reality training, Building Information Modelling, and Internet of Things enabled monitoring reduce biomechanical strain, enhance hazard recognition, and improve productivity, though adoption is limited by cost, worker acceptance, and organisational culture. Integrating ergonomics at the design stage and combining technology with participatory approaches …
Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale
Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale
CIB Conferences
This study examined the categorisation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) adopters for health and safety (H&S) management within small and medium construction enterprises (SMCEs) using Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory. The research aims to identify adopter categories in the context of BIM adoption for construction safety management. A simple random sampling method was adopted to collect data from 303 respondents representing SMCEs in Gauteng, South Africa. Five adopter categories were analysed: innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards. Factor loadings and Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were computed to assess construct validity and internal consistency. The results revealed clear adopter …
Challenges And Opportunities In Delivering Construction Education Virtually: Insights From A Constructivist Inquiry-Based Framework, Ayesha Mall, Theodore Haupt
Challenges And Opportunities In Delivering Construction Education Virtually: Insights From A Constructivist Inquiry-Based Framework, Ayesha Mall, Theodore Haupt
CIB Conferences
This paper explores the dual nature of virtual instruction in South African construction education, examining how it simultaneously presents challenges and opportunities through the lens of constructivist inquiry-based learning (IBL). As higher education undergoes digital transformation, the study investigates how virtual platforms can serve as powerful enablers of active, reflective, and collaborative learning while also exposing systemic limitations such as uneven access, instructor preparedness, and inconsistent institutional support. The research follows a sequential mixed-methods design. In the first phase, a panel of academic and industry experts engaged in a Delphi process to validate six key pedagogical constructs central to virtual …
Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen
Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen
CIB Conferences
The construction industry in developing economies remains a vital sector for sustainable infrastructure development; however, it is often dominated by foreign enterprises. This study identifies systemic obstacles in contractor growth. The study adopted a qualitative approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews held with purposively selected twelve (12) industrial experts in the construction sector, with contractors being the key interviewees. After conducting a thematic analysis of responses, six key factors were identified: financial indiscipline, the high cost of borrowing, erratic and delayed payments by clients, inadequate assurance of work opportunities, insufficient collateral to borrow from lending institutions, and insufficient construction …
The Effectiveness Of Health And Safety Practices On Peaking Power Stations, Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Claire Deacon, John Smallwood
The Effectiveness Of Health And Safety Practices On Peaking Power Stations, Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Claire Deacon, John Smallwood
CIB Conferences
Peaking Power Stations (PPSs) are required to undertake maintenance known as ‘outages’, on a regular basis. Injuries occur during general maintenance and outage activities. Such injuries in turn result in managers at PPSs perceiving health and safety (H&S) management as ineffective. The effectiveness of H&S management systems, particularly accident and incident reporting mechanisms, is critical for enhancing H&S performance in high-risk sectors such as power generation. Poor H&S performance could further result in lower production, higher insurance costs, and a detrimental financial impact on the economy, forcing workers to retire early with persistent disabilities. The aim of the study reported …
Substantialism, David Janzen
Substantialism, David Janzen
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Representation, Douglas Spielman
Representation, Douglas Spielman
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Praxis, Tobias Dias
Praxis, Tobias Dias
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Mediation, Josh Robinson
Mediation, Josh Robinson
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Content Ii, Kyle Kubler, Sarah Brouillette
Content Ii, Kyle Kubler, Sarah Brouillette
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Compression, Ruth Jennison
Compression, Ruth Jennison
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Appearance, Joshua Wiebe
Appearance, Joshua Wiebe
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'
Objects Of Atrocity: Material Culture And The Challenges Of Difficult Histories, Robert M. Ehrenreich, Jane E. Klinger, Gabriel H. Pizzorno, Caroline Sturdy Colls
Objects Of Atrocity: Material Culture And The Challenges Of Difficult Histories, Robert M. Ehrenreich, Jane E. Klinger, Gabriel H. Pizzorno, Caroline Sturdy Colls
Purdue University Press Books
The vast majority of people throughout history have left few written traces. That is especially the case for those who were brutally forced from their homes, stripped of their possessions, and swiftly imprisoned, enslaved, or murdered. Objects of Atrocity: Material Culture and the Challenges of Difficult Histories addresses how we return humanity to these people in order to avoid their erasure from history. Academics and practitioners from a variety of disciplines and cross-disciplinary approaches grapple with the challenges and possibilities relating to the collection, conservation, storage, and display of objects in the aftermath of mass atrocities. This collection confronts a …
The Flight Of The Purdue Owl: An Institutional History, Harry C. Denny, Vicki R. Kennell, Garrett I. Colón
The Flight Of The Purdue Owl: An Institutional History, Harry C. Denny, Vicki R. Kennell, Garrett I. Colón
The Founders Series
The Flight of the Purdue OWL: An Institutional History chronicles both the widely known Purdue OWL website and the lesser-known but much-celebrated on-campus writing center. Purdue University is renowned for its world-class STEM curriculum as well as its intercollegiate athletics. The university also receives considerable attention, however, for the OWL website, which is one of the most used educational resources in the world. The on-campus OWL is also a highly regarded collegiate writing center. This book tells the history of how the Purdue OWL grew out of decades of faculty working with students and their desire for a laboratory where …