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Adesi, M, Owusu-Manu, D and Murphy, R (2018) Strategic competences for pricing quantity surveying consultancy services. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 458–74.
Ahmadi Esfahani, N and Shahandashti, M (2020) Post-hazard labor wage fluctuations: a comparative empirical analysis among different sub-sectors of the U.S. construction sector. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 313–30.
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Deng, X, Low, S P, Zhao, X and Chang, T (2018) Identifying micro variables contributing to political risks in international construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 317–34.
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.
Gupta, P K and Verma, H (2020) Risk perception in PPP infrastructure project financing in India. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 347–69.
Hassim, S, Muniandy, R, Alias, A H and Abdullah, P (2018) Construction tender price estimation standardization (TPES) in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 443–57.
Holt, G D (2018) Let’s change tack, not wind direction: a response to Kog and Yaman (2016). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 335–41.
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.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Human resource management; occupation; craft; workforce; careers
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0144%2d6193&issue=3&spage=239&volume=25
- Abstract:
Individuals attach a certain priority to key extrinsic and intrinsic work-related factors, namely: career development, financial incentives, work conditions, job content, job security and social relations. These factors have variously been described as influencing career choice and also determining what causes individuals to remain or leave careers. In particular, the ongoing skills crisis faced by the UK construction sector has raised the profile of career development as a factor to recruiting and retaining an appropriately skilled workforce. The priorities attached to career development and other work-related factors were explored via a questionnaire survey of over 550 craft trainees. Their relative priorities were validated through a set of focused discussions in which informants disclosed the reasons underlying their preference, and their wider perceptions of the industry. Results reveal that, contrary to anecdotal suggestions, craft workers are not purely motivated by monetary reward. Trainees aspired to develop their career beyond the confines of their specific craft specialization. However, further results suggest that available career development opportunities do not provide suitable transitional routes towards managerial and professional positions. This raises questions as to whether the industry will be able to attract and retain workers in the future without improving career pathways.
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.
Ngowi, A B (1997) A hybrid approach to house construction: a case study in Botswana. Building Research & Information, 25(03), 142–7.
Obeng, K, Ocran, K A G and Anaba, D (1997) Palm kernel shell as fuel for burning bricks. Building Research & Information, 25(03), 131–6.
Olander, S (2007) Stakeholder impact analysis in construction project management. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 277–87.
Onubi, H O, Yusof, N and Hassan, A S (2020) Effects of green construction on project’s economic performance. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 331–46.
Pellegrino, R and Costantino, N (2018) An empirical investigation of the learning effect in concrete operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 342–57.
Pheng, L S and May, C F (1997) Quality management systems: a study of authority and empowerment. Building Research & Information, 25(03), 158–69.
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.
Proverbs, D G, Holt, G D and Olomolaiye, P O (1997) Factors influencing the choice of concrete supply methods. Building Research & Information, 25(03), 176–84.
Rowlinson, S (2007) The temporal nature of forces acting on innovative IT in major construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 25(03), 227–38.
Shurrab, M, Abbasi, G and Al Khazaleh, R (2018) Evaluating the effect of motivational dimensions on the construction project managers in Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 412–24.
Sundquist, V, Hulthén, K and Gadde, L E (2018) From project partnering towards strategic supplier partnering. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 358–73.
W., F A (2020) Impacts of capital structure: profitability of construction companies in Ethiopia. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 371–86.
Wang, Q, Guo, Z, Mei, T, Li, Q and Li, P (2018) Labor crew workspace analysis for prefabricated assemblies’ installation. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 374–411.
Wild, S, Gailius, A, Hansen, H, Pederson, L and Szwabowski, J (1997) Pozzolanic properties of a variety of European clay bricks. Building Research & Information, 25(03), 170–5.
Williams, C and Kosta, B (2020) Explaining the cash-in-hand consumer culture in the European home repairs and renovations sector. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 387–405.
Windapo, A O, Olugboyega, O and Odediran, S (2020) Impacts of procurement strategies on construction SMEs’ growth. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction , 25(03), 423–46.
Zhang, R P, Pirzadeh, P, Lingard, H and Nevin, S (2018) Safety climate as a relative concept. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 298–316.
Zuo, J, Zhao, X, Nguyen, Q B M, Ma, T and Gao, S (2018) Soft skills of construction project management professionals and project success factors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 25(03), 425–42.