... 2026 © 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only construction ethnography health & safety safety & hazards workforce Industry and academia pursue initiatives and approaches to drive down accidents in construction. One...

..., and strengthened safety and inclusivity to enhance retention and sustain long-term industry growth. Recent studies reaffirm the applicability of Herzberg’s framework across diverse sectors. For instance, Herzberg’s model has been employed to understand workforce dynamics in relation to employee turnover...

... quantity surveyors and commercial directors. The data were analysed thematically to identify key themes and insights. The study finds that skill shortages in the UK construction industry are exacerbated by both Brexit and long-standing issues such as negative industry perceptions, an aging workforce...

... is limited to the Eastern Cape, it provides valuable insights that may inform similar regions, offering actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders. By addressing these training and awareness gaps, stakeholders can help reduce the shortage, enhance workforce skills, and improve overall industry...

... mixed methods for a broader analysis. 27 05 2024 21 10 2024 Emerald Publishing Limited: All rights reserved 2024 construction productivity virtual reality Zimbabwe UN SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth UN SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure workforce...

...Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, PhD; Olalekan S Oshodi, PhD; Jose Marte Gomez, MSc Shortage of workforce stifles innovation and increases project costs. Information gleaned from the literature shows that the ageing workforce and inability to attract young people are reasons for labour shortages...

...Naomi Nanuska Stephanie Rutherford, MSc; Emmanuel Itodo Daniel, PhD The construction industry is overwhelmingly male dominated and has a rapidly ageing workforce. Comprehensive research shows that women are being considered an untapped resource that can be used to fill the skill gap; however...

... dynamics workforce In example (b), digital technologies are stated to balance equity in workplaces potentially, as they make it possible for a more significant number of people to carry out the job description. Physical abilities are sought to be bridged with the help of digital technologies...

... workforce The construction industry plays a key role in the UK’s economy through contributing £138 billion in value, amounting to 9% of the total gross domestic product and employing 3.1 million people in 2016 (CIOB, 2019a). However, the industry is facing an ever-increasing skills shortage...