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Fo, S and Hietanen, x (2007) Interorganizational use of building information models: potential for automational, informational and transformational effects. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 289–96.

Jin, X-H, Doloi, H and Gao, S-Y (2007) Relationship-based determinants of building project performance in China. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 297–304.

K'Akumu, O A (2007) Construction statistics review for Kenya. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 315–26.

Kappia, J G, Dainty, A R J and Price, A D F (2007) Prioritising career development in relation to recruitment and retention: a trade and craft perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 239–53.

Ling, F Y Y and Hui, D (2007) Enablers for Singapore contractors to internationalize construction services. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 267–75.

Meintjes, I, Bowen, P and Root, D (2007) HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: understanding the HIV/AIDS discourse for a sector-specific response. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 255–66.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: HIV/AIDS; health care; site operatives; construction sector; South Africa
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0144%2d6193&issue=3&spage=255&volume=25
  • Abstract:
    HIV/AIDS is a pandemic with serious implications for South Africa in general, and the South African construction industry in particular. It is the single largest cause of death in South Africa. Against a backdrop of an acute shortage of housing and infrastructure provision, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS among construction workers is impacting negatively on the delivery capacity of the industry. The construction sector is uniquely vulnerable to the pandemic but there is limited industry-specific research available. Industry-specific interventions are limited to 'awareness' initiatives at project level. Political ambivalence is a major stumbling block. The institutional audit methodology is used to examine the impact of HIV/AIDS on the construction industry as a whole. This examination is conducted within the prevailing political context within which the industry operates. The construction sector urgently needs to develop mechanisms to manage the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic so that anticipated industry growth is not compromised by the economic, systemic and social impacts of the disease. In South Africa, the CIDB should provide more effective leadership; legislation is required to compel the universal adoption of HIV/AIDS programmes; and a change is needed in the mindset of key role players in the construction industry.

Olander, S (2007) Stakeholder impact analysis in construction project management. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 277–87.

Praticò, F G (2007) Quality and timeliness in highway construction contracts: a new acceptance model based on both mechanical and surface performance of flexible pavements. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 305–13.

Rowlinson, S (2007) The temporal nature of forces acting on innovative IT in major construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 227–38.