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Abu Dabous, S, Zadeh, T and Ibrahim, F (2024) A failure mode, effects and criticality analysis-based method for formwork assessment and selection in building construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1019–40.
Alzoubi, Y, Locatelli, G and Sainati, T (2024) The ugly side of construction: modern slavery in the 2022 FIFA World Cup program. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 412–30.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Forced labor; labor exploitation; ethics; migrant workers; discrimination;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2269434
- Abstract:
Modern slavery is an illegal and unethical practice that is widespread across several sectors, including construction. This article investigates the mechanisms and motivations for employing modern slaves in construction projects and the role of “political will” in fighting it. To this end, using a cross-sectional single case study, the article examines the case of Qatar’s construction of the infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup—a large construction program in which modern slavery has been extensively documented. Our theoretical lens is the Fraud Triangle Theory (opportunity, pressure, and rationalization), which is rarely used in construction management but is useful for investigating illegal or unethical phenomena. The findings document the various factors contributing to modern slavery, including the kafala system, confiscated passports, debt bondage, contract substitution, salary abuse, program time constraints, cash flow shortage, and weak internal control systems. This article’s key novel theoretical contributions relate to identifying why modern slavery occurs in construction projects using the Fraud Triangle Theory and highlighting the importance of “political will” in fighting modern slavery worldwide.
Babakhani, J and Veysi, F (2024) Investigation and optimization of forced convective heat transfer around a tall building using experimental results. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 893–913.
Bridgeman, J and Loosemore, M (2024) Evaluating social procurement: a theoretically informed and methodologically robust social return on investment (SROI) analysis of a construction training initiative developed to reduce the risk of youth homelessness in Wales. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 387–411.
Chiu, L F, Lowe, R, Raslan, R, Altamirano-Medina, H and Wingfield, J (2014) A socio-technical approach to post-occupancy evaluation: interactive adaptability in domestic retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 574-90.
Dell’Anna, F, Berta, M, Bottero, M, Mallia, G and Morgese, V (2024) Multicriteria-decision support for master plan scheduling: urban regeneration of an industrial area in Northern Italy. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 476–501.
Ebekozien, A, Samsurijan, M S, Aigbavboa, C and Awo-Osagie, A I (2024) Developing a framework for building maintenance: A case study of Malaysia's low-cost housing via soft system methodology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1041–57.
Forcada, N, Macarulla, M, Gangolells, M and Casals, M (2014) Assessment of construction defects in residential buildings in Spain. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 629-40.
Görsch, C, Seppänen, O, Peltokorpi, A and Lavikka, R (2024) Task planning and control in construction: revealing workers as early and late planners. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 431–50.
Geh, N, Emuze, F and Das, D K (2024) Barriers to the deployment of solar photovoltaic in public universities in South Africa: A Delphi study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 957–81.
Hedayati, M, Iyer-Raniga, U and Crossin, E (2014) A greenhouse gas assessment of a stadium in Australia. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 602-15.
Hojem, T S M, Sørensen, K H and Lagesen, V A (2014) Designing a ‘green’ building: expanding ambitions through social learning. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 591-601.
Hu, Y and Dossick, C S (2024) Decoding the dynamics of BIM use practice in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 451–75.
Jesumoroti, C, Olanrewaju, A and Khor, S C (2024) Defects in Malaysian hospital buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 835–56.
Kouhila, M, Bahammou, Y, Lamsyehe, H, Tagnamas, Z, Moussaoui, H, Idlimam, A and Lamharrar, A (2024) Evaluating water sorption isotherms, drying kinetics and exergy performance of traditionally earth mortar drying system based on hybrid solar-electrical dryer. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 857–80.
Momade, M H, Durdyev, S, Van Tam, N, Shahid, S, Mbachu, J and Momade, Y (2024) Factors influencing adoption of construction technologies in Vietnam's residential construction projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1002–18.
Momoh, J, Medjdoub, B, Ebohon, O J, Ige, O, Young, B E and Ruoyu, J (2024) The implications of adopting sustainable urbanism in developing resilient places in Abuja, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 914–31.
Olatunde, N A, Fidelis, I M, Awodele, I A and Adebayo, B O (2024) Stakeholders prioritization of key performance indicators on public and private tertiary educational projects in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 881–92.
Olusoga, O and Adegun, O (2024) Professionals’ perception studies of vertical greening systems in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 821–34.
Pivo, G (2014) Unequal access to energy efficiency in US multifamily rental housing: opportunities to improve. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 551-73.
Sari, L H, Kayan, B A and Zahriah, Z (2024) An assessment of indoor environmental quality in COVID-19 affected houses: A case study in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 932–56.
Sporrong, J and Kadefors, A (2014) Municipal consultancy procurement: new roles and practices. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 616-28.
Unver, H, Alptekin, O and Kalkan, M (2024) Comparison of the building adaptability assessment models: A semi-systematic review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 982–1001.
Yusuf, A O, Opawole, A, Musa, N A, Kadiri, D S and Ebunoluwa, E I (2024) Factors influencing the organisational capabilities of the public sector for implementation of building information modelling in construction projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1058–83.