A CONTOUR THEORETIC APPROACH TO THE DETERMINATION OF NEGOTIATED WAGE CHANGE IN THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

There is a paucity of information on the experience of subcontracted work despite the widespread use of subcontracting in the building construction industry. This study examined the influence of subcontracting processes on wages and workloads in the building construction industry in Nigeria. Data collection for the study was based on a cross-sectional research design with a survey research strategy, including a structured questionnaire and some key informant interviews. A sample of 908 subcontracted workers was randomly selected from 388 building construction sites in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data obtained from the structured questionnaire were subjected to descriptive statistics and regression analysis, while an ethnographic technique was used to analyze the data from the interviews. The regression results (β = –0.046; p < 0.05) showed that to some extent subcontracting processes significantly influenced workers’ participation in wage determination; and that the regression results (β = –0.040; p < 0.05) revealed that to some extent subcontracting processes significantly influenced workers’ participation in the determination of workloads in the building construction industry in Nigeria. Wages and workloads are inappropriate when the degree of influence of the subcontracting process on workers' participation in the determination of wages and workloads in the building construction industry is considered. These findings imply that working in a subcontracting system could promote the alienation of subcontracted workers from the determination of wages and workloads, thereby showing the need for adequate protection for the affected workers. Therefore, the subcontracted workers in Lagos state should strengthen their associations to achieve justice and decent work in the building construction industry. Keywords: Building Construction; Subcontracted Workers; Wages; Workload.

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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN BUILDING IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: DETERMINATION OF KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Environment ◽

10.24191/myse.v1i1.5561 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Nor Suzila Lop ◽

Asmalia Che Ahmad ◽

Nik Aqlima Diyana Nik Zulkipli

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Success Factors ◽

Green Building ◽

Green Buildings ◽

Building Construction ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

Key Success Factors ◽

On Demand ◽

And Training

Green building has become increasingly on demand and important in Malaysia, however, still has not become the interest of all groups in the construction industry. Practically, green buildings should be designed and operated to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on its surroundings. Therefore the objectives of this research is to determine the key success factors of the green building implementation in Malaysia from the architect’s perception. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a comprehensive review of literatures and questionnaire survey were carried out. The architect was chosen as the respondents to gather relevant data and information for this research. The data was analysed and the results concluded that providing education and training to construction practitioners on green building concept and technology, increase clients awareness and government initiatives to enhance the understanding and implementation on the green building construction are the key success factors to increase the implementation and involvement of Green Building amongst the architects.

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Environmental performance analysis for the construction phase of building projects by using the indicators recommended by PBQP-H

Ambiente Construído ◽

10.1590/s1678-86212021000300535 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 7-26

Author(s):

Luara Lopes de Araujo Fernandes ◽

Dayana Bastos Costa

Keyword(s):

Construction Industry ◽

Performance Indicators ◽

Environmental Performance ◽

Practical Implication ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Building Construction ◽

Construction Sector ◽

Building Projects ◽

A Company

Abstract The construction industry uses certain performance indicators to monitor the impacts generated by their associated activities. However, the strict determination of these indicators cannot enhance the performance of a company, and certain benchmarks must be established to guide the goals and evaluate the performance of the companies. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the scenario and evolution of the environmental performance of the construction phase of building projects by using the indicators recommended by the Brazilian Program for Quality and Productivity in Habitat (PBQP-H) and to establish benchmarks for these indicators. The research strategy adopted in this study corresponded to a survey with 186 building projects. The results involved environmental performance scenario of the building sector in different scopes. The main contribution of this study is the establishment of a set of parameters and benchmarks that can help enhance the performance of the building construction sector. As practical implication, the presented analysis and trends may provide guidance to governments and sectoral initiatives to formulate public policies to enhance the environmental performance of the sector.

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