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Albert, A, Jeelani, I and Han, K (2020) Developing hazard recognition skill among the next-generation of construction professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 1024–39.

Grytnes, R, Tutt, D E and Andersen, L P S (2020) Developing safety cooperation in construction: between facilitating independence and tightening the grip. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 977–92.

Lingard, H, Wakefield, R and Walker, D (2020) The client’s role in promoting work health and safety in construction projects: balancing contracts and relationships to effect change. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 993–1008.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Health and safety; client requirements; procurement; control mechanisms; relationships;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2020.1778758
  • Abstract:
    It is increasingly expected that public sector clients embed work health and safety (WHS) into procurement and project management practices for infrastructure/engineering construction projects. Client practices in relation to the management of WHS were examined in a longitudinal case study conducted in a public infrastructure programme of work in Australia. Control mechanisms for WHS at the client-contractor boundary were explored over a 12-month period. Interviews were held with representatives of client and contractor organisations. Formal control mechanisms were implemented. Initially, the implementation of formal controls created tension at the client-contractor interface as it was interpreted as signalling a lack of trust and client interference with contractors’ processes. However, these tensions were alleviated through the development of interpersonal relationships between client and contractor personnel at a local project level. The resolution of issues at the client-contractor interface was facilitated by individuals who engaged in boundary spanning behaviours to facilitate knowledge sharing and coordination of effort on both sides. Relationship-based control mechanisms supplemented the use of formal controls and enhanced the client’s ability to influence contractors’ WHS practices. The study provides important new knowledge regarding the client’s role in driving WHS performance in infrastructure/engineering construction projects.

Loganathan, S and Forsythe, P (2020) Unravelling the influence of teamwork on trade crew productivity: a review and a proposed framework. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 1040–60.

Loosemore, M, Braham, R, Yiming, Y and Bronkhorst, C (2020) Relational determinants of construction project outcomes: a social network perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 1061–76.

Turner, M and Lingard, H (2020) Examining the interaction between bodily pain and mental health of construction workers. Construction Management and Economics, 38(11), 1009–23.