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Pa Dent J Nov 2021 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J Nov 2021

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Pa Dent J Mar 2021 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J Mar 2021

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Pa Dent J Nov 2020 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J Nov 2020

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Pa Dent J March 2020 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J March 2020

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Pa Dent J July 2019 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J July 2019

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Pa Dent J Jul 2022 Jun 2026

Pa Dent J Jul 2022

Pennsylvania Dental Journal

The Pennsylvania Dental Journal is produced by the Pennsylvania Dental Association six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. Issues include regular columns with regional news impacting the Pennsylvania membership including editorial and government relations news, association activities, member updates, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

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Advancing Health And Safety Performance On A Large-Scale Infrastructure Water Purification Plant Project, Rajandree Mandy Malindi, John Julian Smallwood Jun 2026

Advancing Health And Safety Performance On A Large-Scale Infrastructure Water Purification Plant Project, Rajandree Mandy Malindi, John Julian Smallwood

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The Zuikerbosch System 5A Water Purification Plant, launched in August 2025, as Africa’s largest state of the art water purification facility, recorded the achievement as the developer’s first ‘construction work permit’ project completed with zero fatalities. This large-scale project valued at R4.8 billion and designed to deliver 600 Mℓ/day of potable water, included extensive stakeholder participation, multiple contractors, and client appointed construction project managers, designers, quantity surveyors, health and safety (H&S) professionals and asset engineers across diverse disciplines in a highly complex project environment. The paper reviews literature pertaining to project stakeholder H&S involvement in the six project stages. It …

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Health And Safety-Led Structural Decision-Making In Urban Regeneration: A Case Study Of A Former Night Club Redevelopment In Northampton, Uk, David Oloke Jun 2026

Health And Safety-Led Structural Decision-Making In Urban Regeneration: A Case Study Of A Former Night Club Redevelopment In Northampton, Uk, David Oloke

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Urban regeneration projects in constrained town-centre sites present complex challenges where health and safety (H&S), buildability, cost, and programme must be balanced alongside planning and housing delivery objectives. This paper examines the regeneration of a former night club site in Northampton, UK, which has secured planning permission for a new three-storey residential development comprising 19 flats to address identified local housing needs. The study uses an exploratory case study approach based on planning documents, design review evidence, indicative cost/ programme comparison and H&S criteria. This aided the selection of the adopted structural solution—namely a steel frame with precast concrete floors …

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Social Housing Development In Vietnam's Urban Areas Toward Sustainable Development, Hoa Quynh Ta, Tuyen Dinh Pham Jun 2026

Social Housing Development In Vietnam's Urban Areas Toward Sustainable Development, Hoa Quynh Ta, Tuyen Dinh Pham

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In Vietnam, the National Housing Development Strategy for the period of 2021 - 2030 with a vision to 2045 has affirmed that social housing is one of the important contents of economic development policy. The situation of social housing development in the past 15 years has shown some initial positive results in building new systems of concepts and awareness on the importance of social housing, the legal framework, in addition to policies for the implementation and development of social housing, as well as the implementation of several social housing programs for specific target groups of people. However, the achievements are …

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The Impact Of Climate-Induced Heat Stress On The Health And Safety Of Construction Workers In Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Phumelela Zibiya, Mohlomi Raliile, John Smallwood Jun 2026

The Impact Of Climate-Induced Heat Stress On The Health And Safety Of Construction Workers In Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Phumelela Zibiya, Mohlomi Raliile, John Smallwood

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This paper investigates the impact of climate-induced heat stress on the health, safety and physical performance of outdoor construction workers in Gqeberha, South Africa. Rising temperatures associated with climate change have increased workers’ exposure to extreme heat, thereby elevating the risk of heat-related illnesses, reduced productivity and occupational accidents. The study addresses limited region-specific empirical evidence on occupational heat stress in the Eastern Cape. The study adopted a quantitative research approach within a positivist paradigm, employing a cross-sectional survey design. The primary data was collected using structured questionnaires administered to outdoor construction workers on residential, active construction sites in Gqeberha. …

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Data-Informed Construction Method Selection Considering Carbon Emissions At The Tender Stage: Evidence From A Public Building Project In Vietnam, Huong T. T. Le, Quan T. Nguyen, Luong N. Ho, Quang T. Pham Jun 2026

Data-Informed Construction Method Selection Considering Carbon Emissions At The Tender Stage: Evidence From A Public Building Project In Vietnam, Huong T. T. Le, Quan T. Nguyen, Luong N. Ho, Quang T. Pham

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Carbon emissions in the construction phase are largely determined by early project decisions, yet they are rarely incorporated as explicit criteria at the tender stage. Instead, emissions are typically assessed after method selection or treated as qualitative compliance indicators, limiting their influence on decision-making. This study proposes a data-informed approach to construction method selection that integrates carbon emissions into tender-stage evaluation using operational data commonly available in bidding documentation. Rather than relying on full life-cycle assessment models, emissions are estimated from machine power, working shifts, and operating time, and incorporated alongside cost and duration in comparing construction alternatives. The approach …

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Readiness For Ai And Iot Adoption In Facilities Management: A Bibliometric Literature Review, Trang Thi Nha Nguyen, Nam Phuong Tran, Hoang Van Giang, Viet Hung Nguyen Jun 2026

Readiness For Ai And Iot Adoption In Facilities Management: A Bibliometric Literature Review, Trang Thi Nha Nguyen, Nam Phuong Tran, Hoang Van Giang, Viet Hung Nguyen

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The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has attracted growing attention in building operations and facilities management (FM), particularly in relation to smart buildings and data-driven operational practices. However, research on readiness for adopting these technologies remains fragmented and underdeveloped. This study aims to map research trends and identify gaps in AI and IoT readiness in smart buildings. A bibliometric analysis was conducted using data from Scopus and the Web of Science database. Science mapping techniques, including keyword co-occurrence, thematic mapping, and trend analysis, were applied to examine the intellectual structure of the field. …

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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 Jun 2026

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 …

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Analyzing The Drivers Of Organizational Safety Climate (Osc): Deriving Practical Implications From Social Network Analysis (Sna), M. D. Deepak, Aritra Halder Jun 2026

Analyzing The Drivers Of Organizational Safety Climate (Osc): Deriving Practical Implications From Social Network Analysis (Sna), M. D. Deepak, Aritra Halder

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Workplace safety is fundamental to the successful delivery of construction projects, and the organizational safety climate (OSC) is widely recognized as a key driver of safety performance. A comprehensive understanding of safety climate requires examining the dynamic interactions among OSC drivers that shape employees' perceptions and behaviors. Accordingly, this study investigates the interaction effects among OSC drivers using a social network analysis (SNA) approach. These drivers were identified through an extensive literature review, and expert opinions were collected through a network survey. The resulting data were analyzed using SNA to examine interactions among the OSC drivers. The analysis revealed that …

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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 Jun 2026

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

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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 …

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(Re)Shaping The Path Of Rural Tourism In Central Vietnam: When Traditionalism As A Driver For Architectural Multiformity, Tung Minh Tran, Chau Thi Bao Huynh Jun 2026

(Re)Shaping The Path Of Rural Tourism In Central Vietnam: When Traditionalism As A Driver For Architectural Multiformity, Tung Minh Tran, Chau Thi Bao Huynh

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Rural tourism in Central Vietnam faces tension between infrastructure modernization and the preservation of vernacular architectural identity. This paper examines the (re)configuration of rural tourism by conceptualizing traditionalism as a driver for architectural multiformity rather than a static constraint. Through a multiple-case study of six representative villages and 23 semi-structured interviews with local stakeholders, the study identifies (neo-)vernacular practices and strategies for integrating local materials into contemporary hospitality typologies. Findings demonstrate that a tradition-centric approach supports hybrid morphologies that balance heritage conservation with economic needs. The paper concludes that traditionalism provides a resilient framework for shaping sustainable, locally grounded tourism …

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Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen Jun 2026

Enhance Green Space Accessibility To Improve Quality Of Life In Hanoi's Inner City, Phuong M.T. Le, Huong T.D. Nguyen

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Urban green spaces play an important role in improving environmental quality and enhancing the quality of life in cities. However, in high-density urban areas such as the inner city of Hanoi, the distribution of green spaces and residents’ accessibility to these spaces remain uneven. This study applies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate the accessibility of urban green spaces in the historical inner-city area of Hanoi. Spatial datasets including parks, public gardens, water bodies, residential distribution, and administrative boundaries were integrated into a GIS database. Spatial analysis tools in ArcGIS were used to calculate residents’ accessibility to green spaces within …

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A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen Jun 2026

A Multi-Fidelity Approach For Forecasting Seismic Responses In Building Structures, Quynh Doan Thi Mai, Viet Hung Dang, Trong Phu Nguyen

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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 …

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A Tqm-Based Conceptual Framework For Developing Quality Environments In Architecture And Planning Education, Thanh Trung Nguyen Jun 2026

A Tqm-Based Conceptual Framework For Developing Quality Environments In Architecture And Planning Education, Thanh Trung Nguyen

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Enhancing quality in higher education (HE), particularly in architecture and planning (A&P) education, requires moving beyond fragmented perspectives on learning environments toward more integrated and systemic approaches. This study addresses this need by developing a conceptual framework for the quality environment in A&P education based on Total Quality Management (TQM). Drawing on a theory-building methodology, the study synthesizes literature on HE quality, TQM, and learning environments, with particular attention to the pedagogical and contextual characteristics of A&P disciplines, through a thematic analysis and iterative abstraction process. The findings identify three core dimensions-physical, academic, and social environments-and integrate them into a …

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Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei Jun 2026

Evidence Of Perceived Impact Of Safety Training Programs On Worker Safety In The Ghanaian Construction Industry, Emmanuel Adinyira, Benjamin Botchway, Isaac Marmah Markwei

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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. …

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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 Jun 2026

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 …

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Exploring The Interpersonal Stressors Of Safety Officers In The Construction Industry Via A Focus Group, Wenqian Yang, Mei-Yung Leung Jun 2026

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 …

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The Impact Of Commute Length On Safety And Wellbeing In Uk Construction Workers, Amy Brandreth, Billy Hare, Kenneth Lawani Jun 2026

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 …

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Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu Jun 2026

Scaling Additive Construction In The Built Environment: Drivers, Barriers, And A Performance-Based Route To Adoption, Mustafa Selçuk Çıdık, Asif Ur Rehman, Adam Liddle, Grahame Wackett, Qiuchen Lu

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Additive construction (AC) is progressing beyond pilot applications towards structural, load-bearing use, yet its path to mainstream adoption remains constrained by a set of interrelated and persistent barriers. This paper examines the drivers and barriers to scaling AC through the analytical lens of Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations framework, reviewing academic and grey literature organised around its five adoption rate dimensions: relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, trialability, and observability. The review finds that the relative advantages of AC are well evidenced, spanning labour efficiency, delivery speed, design freedom, and embodied carbon reduction. Complexity and compatibility emerge as the critical constraints on diffusion, …

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From Compliance To Context - Integrating Cognitive Determinants To Inform Technology Driven Safety Communication In Construction, Amit Ajit Bhalerao, Nikhil Bugalia, Farnad Nasirzadeh Jun 2026

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 …

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Factors Influencing State Management Of Construction Activities In Hanoi In Line With Sustainable Urban Development, Tuan Anh Ha, Phuong Ngoc Nguyen, Phuong Thi Nguyen, Hai Tuan Dinh Jun 2026

Factors Influencing State Management Of Construction Activities In Hanoi In Line With Sustainable Urban Development, Tuan Anh Ha, Phuong Ngoc Nguyen, Phuong Thi Nguyen, Hai Tuan Dinh

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State management of construction activities plays an important role in guiding sustainable urban development. In Hanoi, this requirement has become increasingly urgent due to rapid urbanization and growing pressure on urban space, infrastructure, and the environment. This study analyzes the factors influencing state management of construction activities in Hanoi in line with sustainable urban development. The study employs a document-based analysis and synthesis approach combined with an analytical framework consisting of three layers of factors: foundational factors, implementation factors, and contextual factors. The findings show that these factors are interrelated and interact with one another. Among them, institutions, legal policies, …

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Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale Jun 2026

Bim Adoption Category For Health And Safety Management In South African Sme Construction Enterprises, Nosabelo Sila, Justus Agumba, Oluseyi Adebowale

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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 …

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Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen Jun 2026

Impediments To The Growth Of Trained Local Construction Contractors In Developing Economies, Richard Ndhlovu, Innocent Musonda, Adetayo Onososen

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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 …

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The Effectiveness Of Health And Safety Practices On Peaking Power Stations, Nkosinathi Ndlovu, Claire Deacon, John Smallwood Jun 2026

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 …

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Book Review: Yamin Hu, The Contemporary Construction Of The Chinese Form Of Marxist Literary Criticism , Paul R. Patton Jun 2026

Book Review: Yamin Hu, The Contemporary Construction Of The Chinese Form Of Marxist Literary Criticism , Paul R. Patton

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