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Eriksson, V, Hulthén, K, Sundquist, V, Fredriksson, A and Janné, M (2021) The role of public actors in construction logistics: effects on and of relational interfaces. Construction Management and Economics, 39(10), 791–806.

Fang, Y, Daniel, E I and Li, S (2021) Conceptual framework for lean construction ambidexterity in project-based organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 39(10), 824–38.

Graser, K, Kahlert, A and Hall, D M (2021) DFAB HOUSE: implications of a building-scale demonstrator for adoption of digital fabrication in AEC. Construction Management and Economics, 39(10), 853–73.

He, Y, Shi, L and Li, Z (2021) The combined effect of marginal social and private benefit on the socially optimal equity structure of PPP projects. Construction Management and Economics, 39(10), 807–23.

Turner, M, Holdsworth, S, Scott-Young, C M and Sandri, K (2021) Resilience in a hostile workplace: the experience of women onsite in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 39(10), 839–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction; gender; resilience; retention; semi-skilled women; tradeswomen; well-being; work hazards;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2021.1981958
  • Abstract:
    Women working onsite in construction contend with multiple work hazards arising from the masculine-based work culture. Resilience has been proposed as an important asset for trades and semi-skilled women to manage work hazards and retain work focus. An explanatory sequential research design incorporating survey and interview data was used to explore the resilience of women. One hundred and sixty-eight Australian trades and semi-skilled women completed the Employee Resilience Scale and forty-three of these participants were interviewed. Survey results indicate that participants had a high level of employee resilience, suggesting a strong ability to adapt and succeed in a challenging work environment. Thematic analysis of the interview data identified that resilience is considered as a mandatory capability by women working onsite to manage gendered workplace hazards and attain career success. The findings indicate that these women had high levels of resilience despite little to no support from their workplace. Given its importance, it is recommended that resilience development be included in apprenticeship programs to support retention and career success for tradeswomen. Developing the resilience of semi-skilled women requires more consideration from the industry given their precarious employment status and career pathway. More broadly, the results reiterate that more needs to be done to provide a safe working environment for women working onsite. Rather than relying on women to navigate hostile workplaces, construction employers must protect the safety and health of all workers irrespective of gender.