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Chan, A P C, Ho, D K C and Tam, C M (2001) Design and build: views from some major public clients in Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 22-31.

de Valence, G (2001) Defining an industry: what is the size and scope of the Australian building and construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 53-65.

Lawther, P and Edwards, P (2001) Design cost modelling - the way forwad. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 32-42.

Smallwood, J and Venter, D (2001) The role of media in South African health and safety. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 43-52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: South Africa; construction; health; safety
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v1i1.2279
  • Abstract:
    A large number of fatalities and injuries occur in the South African construction industry. Traditionally, the print media have dedicated editorial, published news, articles and letters, and have exposed abusive or non-conforming conditions and practices in terms of H&S. Literature also indicates that the print media can influence and has an impact on H&S. Given the level of fatalities and injuries and the potential role of the print media, a postal survey was conducted among editors of construction and related magazines. Findings indicate that: the print media do contribute to and play a role in construction H&S; industry has the capacity and needs to promote H&S on a wider basis; there is a need to improve construction H&S; to a degree, editors are aware of what constitutes unsafe acts and unsafe conditions, and the print media can play an increased role through the review of articles, advertisements, advertorial, editorial and photographs to prevent the depiction of unhealthy and unsafe practices and conditions.

Smith, P (2001) Information technology and the QS practice. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 1-21.

Tse, R Y C and Raftery, J (2001) Infrastructure policy and economic growth: case study of Hong Kong. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 66-79.

Wasi, D and Skitmore, M (2001) Factors affecting the performance of small indigenous contractors in Papua New Guinea. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 80-90.

Weddikkara, C and Devapriya, K (2001) Demand and supply trends and construction industry: a case study in the Sri Lankan construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 91-105.

Wood, B (2001) Sustainability of construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 1(01), 106-112.