...Seng Hansen; Ivan Imanuel; Oei Fuk Jin; Liang Qi Fictitious construction projects constitute a significant form of fraud and corruption in Indonesia’s construction sector, yet limited research has examined their legal characterisation and judicial treatment. This study analyses how Indonesian...

...Daramola Thompson Olapade; Justus Ngala Agumba; Rudzani Glen Muthelo Despite employing only 7% of the workforce, construction accounts for approximately 20% of workplace fatalities globally, underscoring the critical importance of safety. While integrating health and safety (H&S...

...Ruwini Edirisinghe; Bimali Rathnayake Achieving gender equality in the construction industry remains a persistent structural challenge, with women significantly under-represented in technical, trade, and leadership roles and concentrated largely in administrative positions. Despite decades...

...I.H.P.R. Indikatiya; M.L.D.C.J Liyanage The purpose of this study was to define task conflict in the construction industry through thematic analysis of existing definitions derived from broader organisational and management context, aiming to guide the development of more strategic frameworks...

...Uchenna Okoro; Kenneth Lawani; Billy Hare The nature of tasks in the construction industry predisposes workers to the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomic assessment tools are designed to minimise this risk. These tools are developed to evaluate tasks based on workers...

...Apollo Tutesigensi Reducing anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions is a challenge all of us need to address. There is need to innovate to reduce carbon dioxide emissions effectively. Three innovative ideas are presented in this paper to help the construction industry make progress, at construction...

... model to examine whether the sequential mediating roles of business intelligence ( BI ) and information management capability ( IMC ) strengthen the effect of DV on procurement decision making ( PDM ) in the construction sector. To test the relationships, a quantitative approach was adopted using...

...Richard Brett Construction site safety campaigns, for example, ‘zero accidents’, pursue a goal, either genuinely or fantastically, for the way construction sites should perform. Critics accuse these lofty goals of being unrealistic to the everyday working nature of construction which is inherent...

...Md. Ramjan Ali; Md. Ikramul Hoque; Mizanoor Rahman; Md. Kawsarul Islam Kabbo The construction industry generates numerous numbers of employment and makes a substantial contribution to the gross domestic product and national economy. Building information modelling ( BIM ), drones, radio frequency...

.... The construction sector, characterised by its complex demands and high-pressure environment, provides a significant context for examining this phenomenon. This study investigates the impact of role conflict, job stress, and organisational justice on turnover intention, with emphasis on the mediating role...

...Muhammad Adib Hashim; Che Khairil Izam Che Ibrahim; Nurul Elma Kordi; Nnedinma Umeokafor The operationalisation of a data-driven culture is increasingly recognised as a transformative force for improving productivity and competitiveness within the construction industry. Despite advancements...

...Rom Okeke; Beverly Garuba; Favour Orji Team temporal leadership ( TTL ) has been identified as a key determinant of project performance to enable assessment of project success. However, the specific mechanisms through which TTL impacts key performance indicators in construction remain...

...Lampros Arvanitis; Dalia Al-Tarazi; Kofi Agyekum; Ernest Kissi; Patrick Manu; Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu; Colin Booth; Abhinesh Prabhakaran; Hayford Pittri Building information modelling (BIM) offers a powerful means to enhance collaboration and efficiency in construction project delivery. However, many...

...Sonia Bains, Msc; Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, PhD; Ezekiel Chinyio, PhD; Jose Marte Gomez, MSc; Christiana Ada Adah, PhD The construction industry globally, including that of the UK, is still plagued with gender imbalance despite the invaluable roles women play in bridging the gap caused by skills...

...Kelwin K. W. Wong; Joseph H. L. Chan; Thomas S. T. Ng The construction industry has been fraught with adversarial working relationships between contracting parties. To encourage collaboration and build up mutual trust among stakeholders, Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) of the New...

...Omar Amoudi; Sean Robinson; Mark Austin; Sathriyan Elangovan Construction material waste (CMW) is a hot topic with strong links to sustainability and ongoing targets towards net-zero agenda. Despite growing awareness, UK construction consistently wastes approximately 100 million tonnes of materials...

...Amina Nazif; Bert Young; Rafiu Seidu; Yusuf Ibraheem; Abigail Amoah Construction projects contribute to economic activities, leading to multiplier effects that boost an economy. Nevertheless, construction activities have contributed to increasing air pollution emissions, leading to challenges...

...Cathal Ryan; John P. Spillane; James G. Bradley If adjudication under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 (hereafter referred to as ‘the Act’) is to be used to the degree that was anticipated prior to its implementation, it is crucial that prospective users of the legislation are aware...

... rights reserved 2025 built environment construction degree-apprenticeship education & training quantity surveying sustainability United Kingdom The degree apprenticeship was introduced in 2015 to address skill gaps in sectors requiring higher-level expertise (Universities UK, 2019...

... daily lives. For the construction industry to realise the benefits of disruptive technologies, it needs to acknowledge that its current working environment is not fit for the purpose of the new direction of travel. An intelligent environment necessitates an eco-system that encourages collective...