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Abdelazeem, A S and Ibrahim, A H (2022) Evaluation of project cost and schedule performance using fuzzy theory-based polynomial function. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2564-76.
Abdelmageed, S, Abdelkhalek, S, Hussien, M and Zayed, T (2024) A hybrid simulation model for modules installation in modular integrated construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1407–18.
Abdelwahab, M A and Nassar, A H (2024) Legal barriers and associated solutions of BIM implementation in the Egyptian AEC industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1431–43.
Abduh, M, Sukardi, S N, Wirahadikusumah, R D, Oktaviani, C Z and Bahagia, S N (2023) Maturity of procurement units for public construction projects in Indonesia. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2171-84.
Acheng, P O, Kibwami, N, Mukasa, T J, Odongkara, B B, Birungi, R, Semanda, J and Manga, M (2023) Building information modelling adoption in uganda's construction industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2185–208.
Afifi, M, Fotouh, A, Al-Hussein, M and Abourizk, S (2022) Integrated lean concepts and continuous/discrete-event simulation to examine productivity improvement in door assembly-line for residential buildings. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2423-34.
Akinradewo, O, Aghimien, D, Aigbavboa, C and Onyia, M (2022) Factors influencing the adoption of insurance as a risk treatment tool by contractors in the construction industry. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2484-92.
Anondho, B, Soeleiman, L, Latief, Y and Mochtar, K (2023) The influence of external factors on construction project performance based on estimated duration in Jakarta. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2270–8.
Ayat, M, Kim, B and Kang, C W (2023) A new data mining-based framework to predict the success of private participation in infrastructure projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2151–9.
Babon-Ayeng, P, Kissi, E, Tannor, R A, Aigbavboa, C and Badu, E (2024) Critical success factors (CSFs) for the adoption of green construction concepts in road construction in Ghana. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1465–74.
Balali, A, Moehler, R C and Valipour, A (2022) Ranking cost overrun factors in the mega hospital construction projects using Delphi-swara method: An Iranian case study. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2577-85.
Barajei, C, Appiah-Kubi, E, Kheni, N A, Yalley, P P K and Iddrisu, W (2024) Success factors of pre-construction stages of Ghanaian public road construction project life cycle. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1444–53.
Blay Jnr, A V K, Kukah, A S K, Opoku, A and Asiedu, R (2023) Impact of competitive strategies on achieving the sustainable development goals: Context of Ghanaian construction firms. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2209–20.
Datta, S D, Rana, M J, Assafi, M N, Mim, N J and Ahmed, S (2023) Investigation on the generation of construction wastes in Bangladesh. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2260–9.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C O, Samsurijan, M S, Aliu, J and Nwaole, A N C (2024) Mentorship as a tool for improving construction artisan's skills to achieve sustainable development Goal 8 via qualitative approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 303-22.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C O, Samsurijan, M S, Thwala, W D and Ahmed, M A H (2024) The role of apprenticeship in skills development of construction artisans to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8: stakeholders' unexplored approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 411-29.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: apprenticeship; construction artisan; Nigeria; skills development; sustainable development goal; interview
- ISBN/ISSN: 09699988
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-06-2024-0714
- Abstract:
Purpose: Studies show that apprenticeships can enhance skills development and economic growth. There is a paucity of academic literature concerning apprenticeship’s role in developing Nigerian construction artisans' skills, especially regarding achieving Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Thus, this study aims to appraise the role of apprenticeship in developing construction artisans' skills and suggest measures to improve skills development for artisans' on-the-job training mechanisms to achieve Goal 8. Design/methodology/approach: Given the unexplored nature of the problem, the study utilised face-to-face data collection via a qualitative research approach. It covered two major cities in Nigeria and achieved saturation at the 29th chosen interviewee. Also, the study adopted a thematic method to analyse the data from selected construction artisans, construction firm management staffers and consultant experts in skills matters. Findings: Enhancing skills development, replacing the ageing workforce through practical broad-based skills training, bridging skills gaps, enhancing work-integrated learning and economic upliftment emerged as apprenticeship’s role in developing artisans' skills in the Nigerian built environment if well implemented. Apprenticeship to develop skills in the built environment is not without hindrances. The perceived 34 barriers were re-clustered into employee, employer and government-related. Findings show that achieving Goal 8 may be threatened if these hindrances are not mitigated. They suggest improving skills development for artisans' on-the-job training mechanisms to achieve Goal 8. Originality/value: This study demonstrates that apprenticeship’s role in developing construction artisans' skills should be all-inclusive. Also, the three stakeholders must do more concerning training programmes to improve artisans' skills development to achieve Goal 8.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C O, Thwala, W D, Hafez, M A and Samsurijan, M S (2024) Sustainable development goals under threat: the impact of inflation on construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 323-41.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C, Samsurijan, M S, Radin Firdaus, R B and Rohayati, M I (2024) Investigating safety violations on Nigerian construction sites. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1454–64.
Ege, D N, Aalto, P and Steinert, M (2024) People, space use and objects: an UWB-based quantifying approach for post-occupancy evaluation of new architectural spaces. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 271-84.
Ekung, S, Opoku, A and Okonkwo, C (2023) Organisational learning and sustainability of service-based firms: A canonical correlation analysis. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2160–70.
Hesselink, L, Vahdatikhaki, F, Harmsen, Y and Voordijk, H (2024) Usability analysis of virtual-reality-enabled digital twin for the inspection of sewage pumping stations. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1419–30.
Igwe, C, Hammad, A and Nasiri, F (2022) Influence of lean construction wastes on the transformation-flow-value process of construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2598-604.
Imam, R and Ayadi, O (2022) Powering electric tower cranes by solar energy for sustainable construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2614-24.
Jacques de Sousa, L, Poças Martins, J and Sanhudo, L (2024) Predicting construction project compliance with machine learning model: case study using Portuguese procurement data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 285-302.
Kim, J M, Yum, S G, Adhikari, M D and Bae, J (2024) A LSTM algorithm-driven deep learning approach to estimating repair and maintenance costs of apartment buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 369-89.
Kumari, T, Kulathunga, U, Hewavitharana, T and Madusanka, N (2022) Embodied carbon reduction strategies for high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2605-13.
Lee, C K and Foo, M Y (2022) Risk attitudes and the big five personality traits: A study on construction project practitioners in Malaysia. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2435-45.
Malek, M S and Bhatt, V (2023) Examine the comparison of CSFs for public and private sector's stakeholders: A SEM approach towards PPP in Indian road sector. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2239–48.
Manoharan, K, Dissanayake, P, Pathirana, C, Deegahawature, D and Silva, R (2024) A training guide for the reinforcement of continuous professional development of engineers and project managers on performance and productivity improvement practices in construction. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1475–84.
McDermot, E, Agdas, D, Rodríguez Díaz, C R, Rose, T and Forcael, E (2022) Improving performance of infrastructure projects in developing countries: An ecuadorian case study. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2469-83.
Messah, Y, Wirahadikusumah, R and Abduh, M (2023) Structural equation model (SEM) of the factors affecting sustainable procurement for construction work. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2221–9.
Newaz, M T, Davis, P, Sher, W and Simon, L (2022) Factors affecting construction waste management streams in Australia. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2625-33.
Nguyen, T A, Do, S T, Le-Hoai, L, Nguyen, V T and Pham, T A (2023) Practical workflow for cultural heritage digitalization and management: A case study in Vietnam. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2305–19.
Nguyen, T T N, Anh Nguyen, T, Tien Do, S and Nguyen, V T (2023) Assessing stakeholder behavioural intentions of BIM uses in Vietnam's construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2279–87.
Nwadike, A and Wilkinson, S (2022) Challenges facing building code compliance in New Zealand. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2493-503.
Nyqvist, R, Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2024) Can chatgpt exceed humans in construction project risk management?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 223-43.
Odongo, N H and Motari, W O (2022) Consumers' perceptiveness towards store brands within supermarkets. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2459-68.
Okakpu, A, Ghaffarianhoseini, A, Tookey, J, Haar, J, Ghaffarianhoseini, A and Rehman, A U (2022) Risk factors that influence adoption of building information modelling (BIM) for refurbishment of complex building projects: Stakeholders perceptions. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2446-58.
Oke, A E, Arowoiya, V A and Akomolafe, O T (2022) Influence of the internet of things' application on construction project performance. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2517-27.
Okonkwo, C, Evans, U F and Ekung, S (2023) Unearthing direct and indirect material waste-related factors underpinning cost overruns in construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2298–304.
Pittri, H, Agyekum, K, Ayebeng Botchway, E, Opoku, A and Bimpli, I (2024) Design for deconstruction (dfd) implementation among design professionals: Empirical evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1387–97.
Rajhans, K and Bhavsar, V (2023) Impending need of sustainable human resource management practices in construction industry: Evidence from India. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2249–59.
Rana, J, Hasan, R, Sobuz, H R and Tam, V W Y (2022) Impact assessment of window to wall ratio on energy consumption of an office building of subtropical monsoon climatic country Bangladesh. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2528-53.
Rauf, A, Attoye, D E and Crawford, R H (2024) Evaluating the impact of material service life on embodied energy of residential villas in the United Arab Emirates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 244-70.
Saradara, S M, Lara, J C F, Swarnakar, V, Rauf, A, Qureshi, R, Fadel, M E and Khalfan, M M A (2024) Construction and demolition waste management in the United Arab Emirates through the 3R principle. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 430–54.
Singh Rajput, T and Thomas, A (2023) Optimizing passive design strategies for energy efficient buildings using hybrid artificial neural network (ann) and multi-objective evolutionary algorithm through a case study approach. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2320–32.
Somachandra, W D I V, Sylva, K K K, Bandara, C S and Dissanayake, P B R (2023) Corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the construction industry of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2230–8.
Son, P V H and Khoi, L N Q (2024) Application of slime mold algorithm to optimize time, cost and quality in construction projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1375–86.
Tan, T, Mills, G, Ma, X and Papadonikolaki, E (2024) Adoption challenges of building information modelling (BIM) and off-site construction (OSC) in healthcare construction: are they fellow sufferers?. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 390-410.
Tu, H and Jin, S (2024) A group decision-making model for architectural programming in megaprojects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(13), 342-68.
Vahabi, A, Nasirzadeh, F and Mills, A (2022) Impact of project briefing clarity on construction project performance. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2504-16.
Winata, L E and Gultom, Y M L (2024) The effects of governance on performance: The case of public-private partnership (PPP) toll roads in Indonesia. International Journal of Construction Management, 24(13), 1398–406.
Xiong, B, Ye, K, Skitmore, M, Jiang, W and Qin, B (2022) Chinese perceptions of corporate social responsibility: An analysis of annual reports in the housing sector (Chinese perceptions of corporate social responsibility). International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2586-97.
Yin, Z and Caldas, C (2022) Scaffolding in industrial construction projects: Current practices, issues, and potential solutions. International Journal of Construction Management, 22(13), 2554-63.
Yu, J, Chan, A, Wang, B, Liu, Y and Wang, J (2023) A mixed-methods study of the critical success factors in the development of assembled buildings in steel structure projects in China. International Journal of Construction Management, 23(13), 2288–97.