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Lingard, H and Lin, J (2003) Managing motherhood in the Australian construction industry: work-family balance, parental leave and part-time work. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 15-24.

Liu, C, Lyle, B and Langston, C (2003) Estimating demolition costs for single residential buildings. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 33-42.

Loosemore, M (2003) Impediments to reform in the Australian building and construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 1-8.

McLaughlin, P (2003) Peer assessment for construction management and quantity surveying students. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 43-49.

Mills, A (2003) Property and construction professions: the views of industry leaders. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 9-14.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Industry opinion; professional issues; property; construction; professional societies
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v3i2.2914
  • Abstract:
    The role of professionals has changed significantly, and so too should the role of professional societies. The future is very unclear, and it is likely that professional societies will continue to change and adapt. But what is their role today; is it to provide leadership, serve their members, or promote their professions? These questions were put to a number of construction industry leaders to seek their views. Thepresidents of three professional institutes and a government regulator for the construction industry were approached and their opinions recorded. Each interviewee was chosen because of their leadership role within the property and construction industries. Using an informal exploratoryinterview approach each respondent discussed issues facing their professional society. The results show that indemnity insurance, continuing professional development, and public recognition were key concerns.

Oyodele, L, Jaiyeoba, B and Fadeyi, M (2003) Design factors influencing quality of building projects in Nigeria: consultants' perception. Construction Economics and Building, 3(02), 25-32.