Are the Ageing Workforce Satisfied with the Construction Work Environment?

2020 ◽  
pp. 101-106
Author(s):  
Alex Torku ◽  
Turker Bayrak ◽  
Stephen Olubodunwa Ogunlana ◽  
Albert Ping Chuen Chan ◽  
De-Graft Owusu-Manu
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Ageing Workforce

scholarly journals SELF-COMPACTING CONCRETE USE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 724-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Romuald Rwamamara ◽  
Peter Simonsson
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Casting Method ◽  
Self Compacting Concrete ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Concrete Casting

Many of those working on construction sites are exposed to demanding work loads; construction workers lift and carry heavy materials and work in awkward postures. Occupational injuries and accidents due to poor ergonomics are more common in the construction industry and many times lead to human tragedies, disrupt construction processes and adversely affect the cost, productivity, and the reputation of the construction industry. In Sweden, it is reported that concrete workers have the highest relative work-related musculoskeletal injury frequency. Therefore, the use of ergonomic production methods to prevent this can have a significant human, social and financial impact. Research introduced here presents a case study of comparative analyses of ergonomic situations for concrete workers performing concrete casting processes. Three different ergonomic risk assessment methods were used to assess the physical strain, hand-arm vibration and noise affects risks involved in concrete casting work tasks. The combination of technical and managerial factors results in a system where workers are as efficient and safe as possible during their work tasks, and thus, makes the construction work environment sustainable. The aim of our research is to find practical methods to evaluate and compare two different concrete casting methods from an ergonomic perspective. The focus is on the production of cast-in-place concrete bridge constructions where the traditional concrete casting method is compared with the SCC (Self-Compacting concrete) casting method. To be able to identify work-related musculoskeletal injury risks due to concrete casting work tasks, QEC (Quick Exposure Check for musculoskeletal risks), PLIBEL (Checklist for identification for Ergonomics Hazards) and ErgoSAM (Ergonomic production technology method) methods were used. Ergonomic risks analysis methods QEC, PLIBEL and ErgoSAM have all shown capabilities to evaluate construction work activities and thus determine whether a construction work activity constitutes a musculoskeletal risk to the worker or not before any ergonomic intervention is introduced. As a result the present ergonomic risks emanating from work methods used in the traditional concrete placing can be significantly reduced with the use of self-compacting concrete (SCC) that eliminates awkward work postures, noise and hand arm vibration, thereby reducing if not eliminating musculoskeletal injuries among concrete workers during their concrete casting work tasks.

scholarly journals METHODOLOGY OF HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION WORK COURSE

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 577-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bożena Hoła
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Production System ◽  
The State ◽  
Building Industry ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Working Processes

The building industry is characterised by high variety and variability of working processes and work environment conditions, which is conductive to accidents at work. It is pointed out that the process of analyzing hazards in construction work should correspond to the successive changes in the state of the civil structure being erected and to the associated changes in the state of the production system. The starting‐point for identifying hazards and determining the place and time of their occurrence should be a correctly drawn up graphic schedule of construction work. Santrauka Statybos pramonei būdinga didele darbo procesu ir darbo aplinkos salygu ivairove bei kintamumas, o tai daro poveiki nelaimingiems atsitikimams darbe. Pažymetina, kad statybos darbu pavoju analizavimo procesas turi būti suderintas su statomo visuomeninio pastato būkles pokyčiais ir su ja susijusiais gamybos sistemos būkles pasikeitimais. Rizikos veiksniu atpažinimo pradžioje bei nustatant ju atsiradimo vieta ir laika turetu būti tinkamai sudarytas statybos darbu kalendorinis planas.

A 3D Modeling System for Construction Work Simulation Based on Rendering and Dynamic Engines

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 3455-3458
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Shun De Gao ◽  
Di Wu
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Graphics Rendering ◽  
Rendering Engine ◽  
Task Simulation ◽  
Construction Task

Modeling System for Construction task Simulation (MSCS) presented in this paper is a 3D computer-aided drawing tool which is designed for construction task planners. It is based on OGRE (Object-oriented Graphics Rendering Engine) and Bullet Dynamic Engine, therefore the model created by MSCS has both geometric and dynamic properties. MSCS has already been used in Crawler Crane’s Lifting Simulation System which is developed by Dalian University of Technology in China to draw the work environment and the loads to be lifted.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Construction Work Environment and Wellbeing in the Viability of Indigenous Construction Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 187-199
Author(s):  
Olubimbola Oladimeji
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Construction Firms ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Strategic Role ◽  
And Performance

AbstractThe strategic role of indigenous construction firms (ICFs) in the development of the construction industry better construction output and infrastructural development in developing countries cannot be overemphasized. These goals may not be achieved if firms’ psychosocial construction work environment and wellbeing (PCEW) are not appraised. To this end, this study identified and assessed factors relating to PCEW in the 37 factors influencing the viability and performance of construction firms obtained from the extant literature. A sample size of 65 staff of 31 ICFs out of a total survey of 177 staff of 59 ICFs that were awarded building contracts in selected institutions in Nigeria was accessed for this study. Respondents rated each factor on a five-point Likert scale of importance and mean scores were used to rank the factors after identifying factors that are related to ICFs’ PCEW. The study identifies 14 PCEW related factors out of the 37 factors influencing the viability of ICFs and six of the top ten very important factors influencing ICFs’ viability having high factor loading are PCEW related. The factors are quality of construction work and services, availability of skilled labour, employee satisfaction, and availability of artisans and craftsmen. Steady emphasis on factors influencing PCEW of construction workers amidst various factors influencing ICFs’ viability is necessary for a healthier construction work environment and wellbeing.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Manajer Proyek pada Proyek Konstruksi

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Amri Gunasti
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Quality ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Manager ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Construction Work

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Kinerja Manajer Proyek pada Proyek KonstruksiThe Factors That Affecting Performance of Project Manager In Project ContructionAmri GunastiJurusan Teknik Sipil-Fakultas Teknik Universitas Muhammadiyah JemberAlamat korespondensi Jl. Karimata No. 49 JemberEmail : [email protected] achieve the goal of the project owners, consultants and contractors on construction projects will greatly depend project manager’s performance. To maximize the performance of the project manager, steakholder have to know anything what is mempenguruhi performance .. So far very few references about the factors that affect the performance of the project manager on construction work. Given the construction project is a very unique job then identify the factors that affect the performance of the project manager is a necessity. To get the data, both primary and secondary research conducted in Jember district. Data analysis was performed with descriptive statistics, such as test data quality, classic assumption test, and hypothesis testing. Based on the analysis of data turns out there is a positive and significant influence between Compensation, Motivation, Competence, Work Environment and Job Satisfaction with Performance Construction Project Manager in Jember that produces t value amounted to sequentially each for Compensation 10.341, 9.231 for motivation, 8.621 to competence, to 7.421 and 7.451 for the Work Environment Job Satisfaction.Keywords: Performance, Manager, Project Construction.AbstrakUntuk mencapai tujuan pemilik proyek, konsultan serta kontraktor pada proyek konstruksi sangat tergantung akan kinerja manajer proyek. Untuk memaksimalkan kinerja manajer proyek, steakholder harus mengetahui apasaja yang mempenguruhi kinerjanya.. Selama ini sangat sedikit referensi tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja manajer proyek pada pekerjaan konstruksi. Mengingat proyek konstruksi merupakan pekerjaan yang sangat unik maka identifikasi faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja manajer proyek merupakan sebuah keniscayaan. Untuk mendapatkan data, baik primer maupun skunder dilakukan penelitian di kabupaten Jember. Analisis data dilakukan dengan statistik deskriptif, berupa uji kualitas data, uji asumsi klasik, serta uji hipotesis. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data ternyata terdapat pengaruh yang positif dan signifikan antara Kompensasi, Motivasi, Kompetensi, Lingkungan Kerja, serta Kepuasan Kerja dengan Kinerja Manajer Proyek Konstruksi yang ada di Kabupaten Jember yang menghasilkan nilai t hitung sebesar secara berurutan masing-masing 10,341 untuk Kompensasi, 9,231 untuk motivasi, 8,621 untuk Kompetensi, untuk 7,421 Lingkungan Kerja serta 7,451 untuk Kepuasan Kerja.Kata kunci : Kinerja, Manajer, Proyek, Konstruksi.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Cooperation and Stereotypes in Relation to Age in the Working Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Danijela Brečko
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Generational Differences ◽  
Age Discrimination ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Ageing Workforce ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Focal Company ◽  
Intergenerational Cooperation

The problem of intergenerational cooperation in the workplace is becoming increasingly important, especially because of the ageing workforce. The article presents the issue of companies facing the challenge of changing a work environment that has to be tailored to the characteristics of each individual generation in the workplace. Generational differences and similarities are explained in more detail, especially in relation to work, followed by a consideration of stereotypes and age discrimination in the work environment. The article illustrates the problem of stereotypes related to age at a selected company. In focus groups we found several positive as well as negative stereotypes regarding age in the workplace, which we use in a research questionnaire especially designed for this study. The questionnaire was completed by 394 employees, and the results used to provide answers to the following research questions: Are there stereotypes within the company about the characteristics of different generations? And do different generations have different foundations regarding the company’s expected attitudes towards their work? The results show that in the focal company there are mostly positive stereotypes regarding age. We also found out that there are no significant differences between the different generations regarding the company’s expected attitudes towards their work. The respondents of all ages expected these attitudes to be based on similar foundations.

scholarly journals Identifying Actions to Control and Mitigate the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Construction Organizations: Preliminary Findings

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Mohammad Raoufi ◽  
Aminah Robinson Fayek
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Construction Work ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Operational Strategies ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Construction Organizations

Construction organizations face many challenges in coping with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the construction work environment. Although each organization is implementing its own strategies to mitigate this pandemic’s impact on operations and workers, the construction industry as a whole urgently needs to identify the most effective strategies for mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on its operations in the short term while preparing response plans and long-term recovery plans. This article presents preliminary findings of a survey conducted with construction organizations primarily in North America to identify and assess mitigation actions taken. Recommendations based on these findings are provided to help construction organizations during this pandemic. The results of this study will help in developing evidence-based operational strategies to identify new modes of operating for construction organizations during both the current pandemic and any future pandemics.

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