... to be beneficial to concept designing, supported by previous positive experiences and successful utilisation associated with electromechanical systems research projects in academia. Each stage of the methodology is discussed and six case studies are presented, which are used to explore effective practices...

.... Design/methodology/approach This is achieved through conducting extensive qualitative and qualitative research in the form of case studies, interviews and questionnaire survey. Findings The leading managerial issues in the management of health and safety on a confined construction site are found...