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Alashwal, N and Alashwal, A (2023) Rural access programs in Yemen: delay of international funded road projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1746-67.
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Du, H, Han, Q, Sun, J and Wang, C C (2023) Adoptions of prefabrication in residential sector in China: agent-based policy option exploration. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1697-725.
Du, J, Xue, Y, Sugumaran, V, Hu, M and Dong, P (2023) Improved biogeography-based optimization algorithm for lean production scheduling of prefabricated components. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1601-35.
Dulaimi, M F, Ling, F Y Y, Ofori, G and Silva, N D (2002) Enhancing integration and innovation in construction. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 237–47.
Ebekozien, A, Aigbavboa, C O, Aigbedion, M, Ogbaini, I F and Aginah, I L (2023) Integrated project delivery in the Nigerian construction sector: an unexplored approach from the stakeholders’ perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1519-35.
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Greenwood, D and Wu, S (2012) Establishing the association between collaborative working and construction project performance based on client and contractor perceptions. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 299-308.
Guo, H and Lu, W (2023) Measuring competitiveness with data-driven principal component analysis: a case study of Chinese international construction companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1558-77.
Hatamleh, M T, Moynihan, G P, Batson, R G, Alzarrad, A and Ogunrinde, O (2023) Risk assessment and ranking in the developing countries’ construction industry: the case of Jordan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1344-64.
Hu, H, Deng, X and Mahmoudi, A (2023) A cognitive model for understanding fraudulent behavior in construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1423-43.
Huang, C-F and Lien, H-C (2012) An empirical analysis of the influences of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance of Taiwan's construction industry: using corporate image as a mediator. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 263-75.
Ibrahimkhil, M H and Hadidi, L (2023) Is the construction site a safer place under the USACE or local government guidelines? The case of Afghanistan. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1379-400.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Afghanistan; construction site; safety; safety performance
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-05-2020-0361
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Purpose: The aim of this paper is to assess the safety level of construction sites in Afghanistan following the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) safety practices and compare this with other construction sites in Afghanistan that follow local government safety guidelines. The USACE oversees and funds many infrastructure projects in Afghanistan, and these projects are supposed to follow the same standards implemented in the USA, including safety standards. The local government of Afghanistan also funds infrastructure projects in Afghanistan; however, these do not follow USACE best practices. This research explores the question of whether the USACE standards provide a safer construction site. The effect of the USACE standards on safety practices in construction projects is also investigated in the Afghanistan construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A literature review and other safety checklists were used to develop a safety checklist containing 104 items (questions) in 17 categories. Subsequently, the checklist was used to assess the safety performance of 57 construction projects (25 USACE projects, and 32 governmental projects). Utilizing quantitative analysis, the Spearman rank correlation coefficient (Rho) and Mann–Whitney tests were carried out for correlation and statistical disparity between USACE and governmental projects. Findings: The safety performance level of Afghan government projects was found to be poor in relation to other developing countries, while in USACE projects it was excellent. In addition, fire prevention, safety administration, PPE, heavy equipment, and handling and storage of materials for all types of contractors were the most overlooked aspects of Afghan Government projects. Practical implications: The findings clearly demonstrate the deficiencies in construction sites observed during this study and also support the adoption of USACE standards in Afghanistan projects. Originality/value: To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the safety of construction sites in Afghanistan. The study also demonstrates the benefits of adopting international standards (USACE) to improve the safety of construction sites in a developing country such as Afghanistan. The findings provide evidence of the safety of the Afghanistan construction industry compared to other developing countries. These findings will contribute to the Afghan Government’s efforts to track injury statistics.
Kohler, N and Hassler, U (2002) The building stock as a research object. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 226–36.
Laar, M and Grimme, F W (2002) German developments in guidance systems: an overview daylight. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 282–301.
Lee, C (2023) Evaluating construction delays using productivity-based resource reallocation for economic feasibility. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1679-96.
Li, J, Zhou, G, Li, D, Zhang, M and Zhao, X (2023) Recognizing workers' construction activities on a reinforcement processing area through the position relationship of objects detected by faster R-CNN. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1657-78.
Liu, J, Wang, Y and Wang, Z (2023) Multidimensional drivers: exploring contractor rule violations in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1496-518.
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MarchwiĆski, J and Kurtz-Orecka, K (2023) Effect of photovoltaic installation power and façade glazing ratio on the energy performance of a nursery building. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1463-80.
Mirzaee, A M, Hosseini, M R, Martek, I, Rahnamayiezekavat, P and Arashpour, M (2023) Mitigation of contractual breaches in international construction joint ventures under conditions of absent legal recourse: case studies from Iran. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1481-95.
Rose, T M and Manley, K (2012) Adoption of innovative products on Australian road infrastructure projects. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 277-98.
Scala, N M, Liu, M, Alves, T C L, Schiavone, V and Hawkins, D (2023) The gold standard: developing a maturity model to assess collaborative scheduling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1636-56.
Shojaei, R S, Oti-Sarpong, K and Burgess, G (2023) Enablers for the adoption and use of BIM in main contractor companies in the UK. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1726-45.
Stehn, L (2002) Environmental labelling of timber-framed dwellings and their building components. Building Research & Information, 30(04), 248–54.
Thomson, D, Kaka, A, Pronk, L and Alalouch, C (2012) The use of freelisting to elicit stakeholder understanding of the benefits sought from healthcare buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 30(04), 309-23.
Tu, B, Zuo, J, Chang, R D, Webber, R J, Xiong, F and Dong, N (2023) A system dynamic model for assessing the level of BIM implementation in construction phase: a China case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1321-43.
Xue, J, Shen, G Q, Deng, X, Ogungbile, A J and Chu, X (2023) Evolution modeling of stakeholder performance on relationship management in the dynamic and complex environments of megaprojects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1536-57.
Zhou, Q, Chen, S, Deng, X and Mahmoudi, A (2023) Knowledge transfer among members within cross-cultural teams of international construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1787-808.
Zhou, S, Qin, L, Zhang, J and Cao, X (2023) Research on the influencing factors of knowledge transfer among construction workers based on social cognitive theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(04), 1768-86.