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A Century Of Safer Skies: Statistical Insights Into Aviation Accidents And Death Rates, Abhijeet Regmi
A Century Of Safer Skies: Statistical Insights Into Aviation Accidents And Death Rates, Abhijeet Regmi
Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the recent advancements in the technology used for aircraft maintenance and repair have resulted in an increase or decrease in the accident and fatality rates of aviation incidents and accidents. The primary concerns are the extremely low survival rates in aviation accidents and the necessity to determine whether or not the accident and fatality rates are declining in light of recent technological advancements. If the rate is rising, we must prioritize passenger and crew safety more and adhere to tight regulations when performing repairs and maintenance. The data were compared for …
Regarding World(S): A Review Of Elisha Cohn’S Milieu: A Creaturely Theory Of The Contemporary Novel (2025) And Daniel Wright’S The Grounds Of The Novel (2024), Katarzyna Bartoszyńska
Regarding World(S): A Review Of Elisha Cohn’S Milieu: A Creaturely Theory Of The Contemporary Novel (2025) And Daniel Wright’S The Grounds Of The Novel (2024), Katarzyna Bartoszyńska
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The Proletarian Moment In World Literature, Anna Björk Einarsdóttir
The Proletarian Moment In World Literature, Anna Björk Einarsdóttir
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During the interwar period (1918–1939), an international literary movement emerged in relation to internationalist and socialist politics and political struggles. Writers around the world saw themselves as contributors to a new proletarian moment within the historical unfolding of world literature. This movement was international, and writers situated on the peripheries of both the capitalist core and the emerging socialist world looked toward revolutionary Russia and other centers of the socialist world. This paper focuses on three such authors, the American Richard Wright, the Argentinian Roberto Arlt, and the Icelander Halldór Laxness. During the interwar period, all three were involved in …
Zheng Zhenduo And The Problem Of Priority In World Literature, Daniel M. Dooghan
Zheng Zhenduo And The Problem Of Priority In World Literature, Daniel M. Dooghan
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This essay investigates how Zheng Zhenduo (郑振铎 1898–1958) developed a theory of world literature in response to threats to China both politically from without and culturally from within. Centered on an analysis of his 1922 article “A View on the Unification of Literature” (Wenxue de tongyiguan 文學的統一觀), the essay argues that although Zheng believed like many of his contemporaries in the transformative effects of reading world literature in translation, that does not constitute the entirety of his theorization of world literature. Instead, he accepted the first-move advantage of other national literatures in defining both world literary standards and literature …
Beyond The Great Wall: Zheng Zhenduo’S “Unification” Of World Literature At The Juncture Of China’S May Fourth And Post-World War I Era, Wenxin Liang
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This article examines Chinese literary scholar Zheng Zhenduo’s 1922 essay “A View on the Unification of Literature” (Wenxue de tongyiguan 文學的統一觀) as a counter-narrative to both imperial isolationism and post-World War I nationalist fragmentation. Writing at the intersection of China’s May Fourth Movement and the global post-war crisis, Zheng developed a theory of world literature that challenged both Goethean Eurocentrism and the compartmentalization of comparative literary studies. Through systematic analysis of Zheng’s theoretical writings, editorial projects, and pioneering work on folk literature (suwenxue 俗文學), this article demonstrates that Zheng’s project of “the unification of literature” operated on three …
An Arc Stretched Between East And West: World (Or Universal?) Literature In Maxim Gorky’S Publishing Utopias, Francesca Lazzarin
An Arc Stretched Between East And West: World (Or Universal?) Literature In Maxim Gorky’S Publishing Utopias, Francesca Lazzarin
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The Vsemirnaia Literatura publishing house was founded in Petrograd by Maxim Gorky less than a year after the October Revolution. Aligned with the objectives of the new regime, its mission was to translate and publish a substantial body of European and Asian poetry and prose, thereby contributing to the broad cultural education of the emerging Soviet generations. These ambitions clearly reflect a key element of Gorky’s conception of culture as well: for Gorky, culture in its broadest sense (encompassing literature, art, music, and science) had the potential to unite humanity under the ideals of peace and harmony. Within this new …
Reconsidering Karl Marx’S Concept Of World Literature, Kenneth Cheng
Reconsidering Karl Marx’S Concept Of World Literature, Kenneth Cheng
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It is widely assumed that Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels regarded world literature as an epiphenomenal product of the capitalist world market, and therefore as a symptom of rather than potential cure to the crisis of modern society. However, this conflicts with the fact that they designated the Communist Manifesto itself as a world-literary production—the joint work of communists of various nationalities—and opposed it to the national limitations of German socialist literature. This article challenges existing interpretations by outlining how Marx and Engels incorporated the humanistic idealism of the Goethean Weltliteratur tradition into the theoretical framework of historical materialism. It …
Applications Of Ai For Real-Time Mechanical Behavior Prediction In Deep Excavation Support Systems: A Critical Review, Ngoc-Tuyen Tran, Quang Dung Tran, Hong-Lam Dang, Duc Phi Do
Applications Of Ai For Real-Time Mechanical Behavior Prediction In Deep Excavation Support Systems: A Critical Review, Ngoc-Tuyen Tran, Quang Dung Tran, Hong-Lam Dang, Duc Phi Do
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Progressive deformation in deep urban excavations can trigger catastrophic collapse before conventional monitoring and finite element method (FEM) back-analyses can effectively respond, primarily due to observational and computational latency. This paper presents a PRISMA-adapted review of 20 peer-reviewed studies (2021–2025) investigating artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks for real-time mechanical behavior prediction in deep excavation support systems. Two methodological streams are examined: data-driven models (LSTM, Transformers, ST-GAT) and physics-informed approaches (DeepONet, MS-SDL). By mathematically constraining deep learning within governing partial differential equations, these physics-informed models reduce the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of wall deflection predictions by 40–60% relative to standalone three-dimensional …
Urban Landscape Regeneration In Da Nang: A Case Study Of Hung Vuong Street, Giang Thi Huong Nguyen, Nam Ba Mai, Phuong Thi Tran, Huy Cong Quoc Dang, Dat Huynh Tat Le, Tuan Anh Nguyen
Urban Landscape Regeneration In Da Nang: A Case Study Of Hung Vuong Street, Giang Thi Huong Nguyen, Nam Ba Mai, Phuong Thi Tran, Huy Cong Quoc Dang, Dat Huynh Tat Le, Tuan Anh Nguyen
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This study evaluates the current conditions and proposes urban landscape regeneration solutions for Hung Vuong Street in Da Nang City, with a focus on pedestrian-oriented development. The street currently faces critical challenges, including deteriorating infrastructure, sidewalk encroachment, and a lack of public amenities, all of which negatively affect the urban experience. The research combines segmented field observations with a sociological survey of 239 valid respondents. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS through reliability testing (Cronbach’s Alpha), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and linear regression models. The results indicate that the factor groups “Satisfaction with traffic, landscape, and sanitation” and “Street space …
Artificial Intelligence For Hazard Recognition Training In Construction: An Integrative Review, Van-Yen Ngo, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Hoai-Nam Le, Quang-Phuong Luu, Van-Hoan Pham, Ngoc-Tuyen Tran, Zeeshan Aziz
Artificial Intelligence For Hazard Recognition Training In Construction: An Integrative Review, Van-Yen Ngo, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Hoai-Nam Le, Quang-Phuong Luu, Van-Hoan Pham, Ngoc-Tuyen Tran, Zeeshan Aziz
CIB Conferences
Hazard recognition is a core capability in construction safety, yet conventional training often provides limited exposure to realistic, dynamic risk conditions. This paper presents an integrative review of 67 peer-reviewed studies on artificial intelligence-enabled hazard recognition training in construction. The review examines how immersive simulation, neuro-biometric sensing, mixed reality and AI-driven safety knowledge systems contribute to safety learning. Four research streams are identified: neuro-biometric analysis of hazard perception, adaptive immersive training, mixed-reality support for situational awareness and AI-based safety knowledge engineering. The synthesis indicates a shift from instructional safety training toward adaptive, data-informed learning ecosystems in which behavioural, physiological and …
Evaluation Of Innovative Wearable Technologies For Proactive Health And Safety Management In Energy Sector Construction: Evidence From South Africa, Brenda Matsie, Mohlomi Raliile, Chris Allen
Evaluation Of Innovative Wearable Technologies For Proactive Health And Safety Management In Energy Sector Construction: Evidence From South Africa, Brenda Matsie, Mohlomi Raliile, Chris Allen
CIB Conferences
This study evaluated the role of innovative wearable technologies in enhancing the health and safety (H&S) of construction workers in South Africa’s energy sector. While current management tools, such as H&S audits and incident investigations, remain foundational, they are limited in their ability to detect dynamic and physiological hazards in real time. Grounded in Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theory and the Cognitive Systemic Technology Acceptance Index (C-STAI), this study examined worker perceptions of current H&S practices, organisational H&S culture, and the adoption of innovative wearables. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 161 construction professionals. Descriptive statistics and reliability analysis …
Conceptual Framework For Integrating Ergonomics Into Health And Safety Management Practices In Nigerian Construction Firms, Abdulhafeez Ibrahim, Abubakar Dardau Abdulazeez, Tasiu Mustapha, Ikemefuna Mbamali, Mustapha Abdulrazaq
Conceptual Framework For Integrating Ergonomics Into Health And Safety Management Practices In Nigerian Construction Firms, Abdulhafeez Ibrahim, Abubakar Dardau Abdulazeez, Tasiu Mustapha, Ikemefuna Mbamali, Mustapha Abdulrazaq
CIB Conferences
Traditional safety approaches that focus solely on accident prevention have failed to address the significant burden of work-related illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders affecting construction workers. Ergonomic interventions are known to improve worker health, safety, and performance, but their systematic integration into construction health and safety management systems remains limited, particularly in developing-country contexts. Existing frameworks provide useful insights, but many are generic, limited to the design phase, or insufficiently attentive to implementation, stakeholder coordination, and long-term sustainability in project-based construction environments. This paper addresses a gap in construction ergonomics research by focusing on the organisational processes through which ergonomics becomes …
Toward An Audit-Informed Training Effectiveness Index For Construction Safety: A Bayesian Hierarchical Model Using Objective Performance Proxies, Duc A. Nguyen, Hong-Ha Le
Toward An Audit-Informed Training Effectiveness Index For Construction Safety: A Bayesian Hierarchical Model Using Objective Performance Proxies, Duc A. Nguyen, Hong-Ha Le
CIB Conferences
This paper proposes a Bayesian hierarchical model for a Training Effectiveness Index (TEI) inferred from four objective performance proxies: inspection non-conformities, permit-to-work violations, near-miss events, and corrective-action closure time. Applied to data from ten subcontractors over six quarters in Hanoi, Vietnam, seven MAP optimizations all converged to log-posterior = −594.94 and σα = 1.316 (95% CI: 1.193–1.439) confirms identifiable between-subcontractor heterogeneity. LOSO cross-validation (ELPD = −685.0) confirms hyperparameter transferability. Near-miss counts are near-redundant (r = 0.9996 with three-proxy model; max difference 2.8 points). Comparison with PCA and z-score baselines yields r = 0.913. Key limitations - cells-to-parameters ratio of 1.94 …
Identification Of Scaffold Defect Risk Factors And Risk-Tier Inspection Intervals For Vietnam Construction Sites, Hong Ha Le, Duc A. Nguyen
Identification Of Scaffold Defect Risk Factors And Risk-Tier Inspection Intervals For Vietnam Construction Sites, Hong Ha Le, Duc A. Nguyen
CIB Conferences
Scaffold failures are a persistent safety burden driven by assembly quality variability, environmental exposure, and frequent site modifications. This study develops and validates a risk-tier inspection scheduling framework that converts routine scaffold inspection logs into interval-level predictions of critical defects. Using 950 inspection intervals from three Vietnamese regions (Northern, Middle coastal, Southern), a complementary log-log model with Elastic Net regularization predicts whether a critical defect will be detected at the next inspection. Critical events occurred in 14.21% of intervals. The model achieves strong discrimination (ROC-AUC = 0.995, AP = 0.984, Brier = 0.018); at the operating threshold, Precision = 1.000 …
Edge Ai For Real-Time Recyclable Waste Sorting In Viet Nam: A Practical Approach For Smart And Sustainable Cities, Tam Thanh Luong, Hop Quang Do, Anh Tien Nguyen, Khanh Bao Trinh, Dat Quoc Trieu, Giang Minh Hoang, Thang Nam Hoang
Edge Ai For Real-Time Recyclable Waste Sorting In Viet Nam: A Practical Approach For Smart And Sustainable Cities, Tam Thanh Luong, Hop Quang Do, Anh Tien Nguyen, Khanh Bao Trinh, Dat Quoc Trieu, Giang Minh Hoang, Thang Nam Hoang
CIB Conferences
In Viet Nam, recyclable municipal solid waste is often inadequately sorted and disposed of. While computer vision offers automatic sorting solutions, few studies address real-world deployment constraints on resource-limited edge devices. This research develops and evaluates an optimized edge AI framework for real-time waste classification. To better reflect practical sorting conditions, a dataset of 21,329 images was constructed, combining 15,158 internet images with 6,171 highly contaminated waste images captured in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The validation and test sets capture image variations in object shape, size, occlusion, and illumination. To enable deployment on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano, the system uses …
A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen
A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen
CIB Conferences
In this study, a hybrid physics-based and data-driven model is proposed to reliably forecast the dynamic responses of structures under time-varying excitations. While detailed physics-based models are accurate, they are computationally intensive; conversely, purely data-driven models are efficient but highly dependent on data quality and volume. The proposed hybrid approach bridges this gap by combining a fast, low-fidelity physics-based model with a data-driven corrector to predict the residuals between the low-fidelity approximation and the high-fidelity target. Specifically, the low-fidelity physical model relies on a multi-degree-of-freedom mass-spring-damper system, while the data-driven corrector is based on a selective state-space neural network. The …
Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen
Mitigating Llm Hallucinations In Construction Safety: A Model-First Framework With Retrieval-Augmented Validation, Quang-Vu Phung, Minh Hieu Nguyen, Quan T. Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen, Po-Han Chen
CIB Conferences
Urban rail construction is one of the most safety-critical engineering domains, where even minor errors can lead to catastrophic consequences. Large Language Models (LLMs) offer promising capabilities for automating safety risk extraction from accident reports; however, their deployment is critically hindered by hallucinations – outputs that are fluent yet factually incorrect or logically inconsistent. Existing prompting methods such as Chain-of-Thought rely on implicit reasoning without explicit problem representation, leading to brittleness, logical drift, and undetected constraint violations. This paper addresses key research gaps in current approaches, including the lack of constraint grounding in authoritative knowledge bases, the absence of explicit …
An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile
An Assessment Of The Extent Of Adherence To Health And Safety Regulations At Building Construction Sites In And Around Gaborone, Joseph Ssegawa, Kganetso Kgotlaetsile
CIB Conferences
The article presents findings of a study aimed at assessing the extent to which health and safety regulations (HSR) are adhered to at building construction sites in and around Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. The study was motivated by the increasing levels of construction activity in Botswana, alongside some incidents of construction related accidents reported in the media. A structured questionnaire survey was used in the study. It was administered to 126 construction workers and seven government health and safety inspectors. The SPSS software was used to analyse data. The findings showed that, there is a low adherence to …
Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham
Gis-Based Database Construction For Detailed Urban Planning: A Case Study Of Cad Data Conversion In Bac Ninh, Vietnam, Phuong Thi Minh Le, Hiep Ngoc Pham
CIB Conferences
Detailed planning data are commonly stored in CAD format, which limits effective spatial data management and analysis. This study develops a GIS database for detailed planning by converting CAD data into a geodatabase environment, with Huong Mac Ward, Bac Ninh Province as the case study area. A workflow is proposed to convert CAD-based planning data into a GIS database, aiming to support consistent data organization and practical use in planning management. The workflow includes CAD data standardization, conversion into spatial features, and GIS database structure design. CAD data are processed and organized before being transformed into spatial objects suitable for …
Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei
Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei
CIB Conferences
The construction industry in Ghana, unsurprisingly, remains one of the most hazardous sectors, underscoring the need for effective safety training interventions. This study investigates the perceived impact of safety training programs on construction workers’ safety performance in Ghana with the aim of proposing evidence-based recommendations to enhance training effectiveness. A quantitative cross-sectional survey design was adopted, employing a stratified random sampling technique to select site workers, safety officers, and project managers from large (D1K1) and medium (D2K2) contractors. Data were collected from 306 respondents using a structured questionnaire that covered safety training characteristics, perceived effectiveness, safety knowledge, and performance indicators. …
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
CIB Conferences
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
CIB Conferences
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 …
Designing First-Person 3d Simulation Training For Construction Occupational Health Hazards, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Alan Jack, Rowland Walker, Farhad Sadeghineko, Michael Tong
Designing First-Person 3d Simulation Training For Construction Occupational Health Hazards, Kenneth Lawani, Billy Hare, Alan Jack, Rowland Walker, Farhad Sadeghineko, Michael Tong
CIB Conferences
The level of awareness of occupational health hazards (OHH) in construction falls below that of occupational safety. This raises concern over the effectiveness of OHH interventions, specifically the quality of training provided to construction workers. Continuous exposure of workers to OHH has long-term implications on construction workers’ wellbeing as these are not easily detected. The aim of this paper is to explore the development of OHH training interventions. This study develops a prototype 3D simulation training to accentuate the consequences of workers’ exposure to construction OHH and how to mitigate such OHH with the right training. The core gameplay adopts …
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
CIB Conferences
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 …
Self-Reported Ai Literacy And Scenario-Based Judgement In Academic Ai Use: Evidence From Undergraduate Construction Economics Students, Hang Thi Thu Nguyen, Duc Minh Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen
Self-Reported Ai Literacy And Scenario-Based Judgement In Academic Ai Use: Evidence From Undergraduate Construction Economics Students, Hang Thi Thu Nguyen, Duc Minh Nguyen, Bao-Ngoc Nguyen
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The rapid uptake of generative AI in higher education has made student AI use increasingly common, but frequent use does not necessarily imply sound academic judgement. This study examines the relationship between self-reported AI literacy and scenario-based judgement among 379 undergraduate construction economics students at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE). A cross-sectional survey combined 32 self-reported AI literacy items across four dimensions with six scenario-based judgement tasks covering academic writing, problem solving, use of project data, and source verification. Descriptive statistics, reliability checks, and correlational analyses were used. Students reported moderately positive AI literacy across all four dimensions, yet …
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
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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 The Sustainability Practices, Perceptions, And Challenges Of New Zealand Construction Subcontractors, Ma Katrina Raneses, Kishan Seger
Assessing The Sustainability Practices, Perceptions, And Challenges Of New Zealand Construction Subcontractors, Ma Katrina Raneses, Kishan Seger
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Despite a growing national commitment to sustainability, New Zealand's construction sector continued to face significant challenges in reducing its environmental impact. This study presented a thorough analysis of sustainability practices and perceptions among subcontractors within the sector. The research was conducted through a comprehensive questionnaire survey distributed nationwide, with a total of 104 NZ subcontractor respondents, to capture a diverse range of subcontractor businesses, examining their current practices, attitudes, and challenges. The respondent profile, which included a mix of trades, business sizes, and operating sectors, provided a robust dataset for analysis. Findings revealed a growing awareness of sustainability's importance among …
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
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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 …
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
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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 …
Style, Clint Burnham
Style, Clint Burnham
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture
Entry for special issue, 'Keywords for Value and Culture'