scholarly journals A Reality Check of Status Level of Worker against Skilled Worker Parameters for Bangladeshi Construction Industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakil Ahmed ◽  
Md. Ikramul Hoque ◽  
Md. Hamidul Islam ◽  
Mehrab Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Skilled Worker ◽  
Reality Check ◽  
The Status ◽  
Status Level

Skilled worker is the main fuel to run the construction industry. To enhance construction management processes, worker is a vital factor. Lacking of skilled worker, have a huge negative impact on the construction cost, schedule and quality of construction work. Nine skilled worker parameter is setting out as Bangladesh perspective. The main objective of this study is to reality check of skilled worker parameter by evaluating the status level of worker against each parameter. The study was conducted by questionnaire survey. The questionnaire was designed by a comprehensive literature review and expert opinion. The data were collected through questionnaire survey among the construction workers in Bangladesh. The percentages of workers who satisfy the parameters of construction safety, materials, equipment and tools, labour law and BNBC are 19.35%, 6.45%, 9.68%, 4.87% and 2.30% respectively. The workers having the professional training, minimum education and minimum working experience are 6.45%, 46.06% and 62.50% respectively. And the physically fit worker is found 62.25% in this study. Increased numbers of skilled workers boost the construction process and productivity that creates a very positive impact in the construction industry and enriches the national economy of Bangladesh.

Sustainable development

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle C. Brennan ◽  
Alison J. Cotgrave
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Many ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Industry Professionals

Purpose – Despite the surge of interest in construction sustainability and the many Government initiatives encouraging reform in the UK construction industry (CI), the prevalence of sustainable development (SD) in the industry is still largely lagging behind that of other industries. Given the amount of focus and activity identified nationally in this area, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the reasons why this is not being translated into action and to seek counsel from industry professionals as to how they believe change can be achieved with a particular focus on how they believe higher education institutions (HEIs) can contribute. Design/methodology/approach – An explorative, qualitative study using three focus groups was of construction professionals. Findings – Despite a lack of action, many in industry support sustainability and actively attempt to engage in sustainable practices but a number of barriers preclude successful implementation. Government initiatives are having a positive impact, with participants believing that both Government and HEIs are imperative in driving the sustainability agenda forward. Research limitations/implications – Whilst limited in scale, this paper highlights the current state of the CI in relation to SD and evidences that progress is being made albeit slowly. The findings may help both Government and HEIs alongside industry in achieving how this can be overcome. Originality/value – Previous research in this area has generally adopted a quantitative approach. Adopting a qualitative approach provides a more in depth view as to why the status quo remains with regards to SD in the CI.

Financial Literacy of Indian Youth: A Study on the Twin Cities of Hyderabad–Secunderabad

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-147
Author(s):  
Mousumi Singha Mahapatra ◽  
Swati Alok ◽  
Jayasree Raveendran
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Planning ◽  
Parental Influence ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Twin Cities ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Status

A person’s capability to manage financial matters has become important in today’s world. Availability of different types of sophisticated financial products coupled with the complexity and increased uncertainty of the economy and financial markets have generated a strong move to measure and study financial literacy among investors. The present article aims to analyze the status of financial literacy of college students with three identified antecedents, namely, socio-demographic characteristics, parental influence and attitude towards financial planning. A sample of 425 students from various colleges of the Hyderabad–Secunderabad region was studied to understand the role of the identified antecedents on financial literacy. The results of logistic regression analysis support the hypothesis that financial literacy of Indian college students is influenced by their socio-demographic characters, parental influence and their attitude towards financial planning. While both socio-demographic and parental influences have a positive impact on financial literacy, attitude towards financial planning is observed to have a negative impact.

scholarly journals PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF FUTURE SKILLED WORKERS IN PROFESSIONAL (VOCATIONAL) EDUCATION SCHOOLS BASED ON MODULAR ÀND COMPETENCE APPROACH

2019 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Tetiana Herliand
Keyword(s):  
Labor Market ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Problem Analysis ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Skilled Worker ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
The Individual

Relevance: in order to implement the effective personal self-realization of the future skilled worker, there is a need for the system of professional (vocational) education to follow the changes in the sphere of work, respond to the economic situation in the country, the structure of the market of professions, the demand for new competences. All this requires a significant increase in the degree of flexibility of this education system, creation of fundamentally new forms of its interaction with the labor market, employers and their active participation in its further and future development. Purpose: to carry out theoretical and methodological substantiation of the system of professional training of future skilled workers in the professional (vocational) education schools on the basis of modular competence approach. Methods: theoretical analysis, study of regulatory documents, analysis of curricula – to find out the state of development of the problem and determine the directions of research; comparison – to study different scientific perspectives on the problem; analysis and synthesis – to develop criteria and indicators of the readiness of future skilled workers to carry out professional activities on a modular basis; systematization and generalization – to formulate conclusions. Results: the essential characteristics of module competence training are revealed, its peculiarities and main aspects are characterized, which create the proper conditions for the formation of key competences and suc- cessful training of future skilled workers, the development of their creative cognitive activity and independence in terms of modular mastery of professional activity. Conclusions: in the implemented professional training of future skilled workers, based on modular com- petence, there is a complex development of skills and knowledge within the framework of formation of the specific competence of the individual, which ensures the fulfillment of the specific labor function and reflects the requirements of the modern labor market.

Labor in the Global System

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anke Hassel ◽  
Henni Hensen ◽  
Anne Sander
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Codes Of Conduct ◽  
International Economic Order ◽  
Labor Standards ◽  
Labor Rights ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Regulatory Instruments ◽  
Downward Spiral ◽  
The Relationship

In the course of globalization, the locus of labor regulation has increasingly shifted toward the supranational level. However, the debate on global labor standards continues to be riddled by the question of the relationship between economic globalization and labor standards. This debate can be outlined along two main arguments: the liberal perspective, which sees a positive impact of globalization on working conditions worldwide, is opposed by those who claim a negative impact leading to a race to the bottom—a hypothesis based on the assumption that the liberalization of the international economic order intensifies competition, sharpens the fight for competitive advantages, and subsequently contributes to a downward spiral in wages and labor standards. In sum, the argument is that the effect of increased global competition leads to a growing worldwide inequality between high-skilled and low-skilled workers. One of the most significant new features of the internationalizing economy is labor migration. Low-qualified workers often migrate into hazardous conditions as they are not adequately integrated and protected in their host countries. Meanwhile, there are two major contested issues in the global labor governance debate: the debate around soft versus hard law and the relationship between labor rights and human rights. With the growing academic debate on international labor, a growing body of regulatory organizations and instruments has developed. Global labor is structured along three main lines: international (governmental) organizations and international standard setting; transnational labor movements and tripartite mechanisms; and private regulatory instruments such as Codes of Conduct (CoC) and multistakeholder initiatives.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Work-To-Family Conflict, Job Burnout, Job Outcomes, and Affective Commitment in the Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5995
Author(s):  
Cong Liu ◽  
Jiming Cao ◽  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Guangdong Wu
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Family Conflict ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Job Outcomes

This study explored the effects of work-to-family conflict on job burnout and job outcomes in the construction industry, focusing on the moderating effects of affective commitment. Based on the conservation of resources theory, a theoretical model introducing affective commitment as a moderating variable was established. A structured questionnaire survey was then implemented among construction professionals in China. A total of 376 valid responses were obtained. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the valid data. The results revealed the following: (i) work-to-family conflict has a significant positive impact on job burnout, but a significant negative impact on job satisfaction and job performance; (ii) job burnout negatively affects job satisfaction and job performance; (iii) affective commitment negatively moderates the effects of work-to-family conflict on job burnout. This study provides a reference for construction companies to manage work-to-family conflict and job burnout of employees, while also improving their affective commitment and job outcomes.

scholarly journals The Status of Construction Safety in Bangladesh: Challenges, Benefits, Effects and Suggestions

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-183
Author(s):  
Md. Mehrab Hossain ◽  
Shakil Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Construction Safety ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Injury Death ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Protective System ◽  
The Status ◽  
Liability Costs ◽  
Safety Rules

Construction industry is an important part of the economy in many countries and often seen as a driver of economic growth especially in developing countries. As construction industry is less mechanized and more labor intensive, construction workers are backbone of this industry. So the major consideration is ensuring workers safety during construction. This paper is aimed to examine the current safety status, identify the main causes for not practicing safety measures which termed as challenges of construction safety, identify the benefits of considering safety measures, effects for not practicing safety measures and suggestions to overcome the challenges in the construction sites in Bangladesh. The study was conducted in three stages. Firstly the existing rules and regulations of construction safety were studied. Secondly physical survey was conducted among the ongoing construction sites. Thirdly 20 causes and 14 effects for not practicing safety measures that influence the safety performance in construction sites, 16 benefits for practicing safety measures were identified from literature review and ranked them based on Factor Index (FI) by conducting questionnaire survey. According to the physical survey data, it was obvious that workers were working without PPE and fall protective system. From the data analysis, the main causes for not practicing safety rules and measures are lack of enforcement of safety rules and regulations, lack of safety awareness among the construction stakeholder and lack of safety training respectively. The main benefits for practicing safety measures and rules are reduced administrative costs, the potential for reduced insurance and liability costs and improving safety is usually a competitive advantage, because of reduced costs respectively. The main effects for not practicing safety measures and rules are payment for settlement of injury/death claims, negative impact on reputation of firms and increase in project cost respectively. Finally significant suggestions to overcome the challenges were identified from the stakeholder of this industry. The survey results may help the authorities to increase the awareness of practicing safety measures and enforce the construction safety rules in the next project approach.

scholarly journals MOTIVATIONAL READINESS OF STUDENTS TO WORK WITH CONVICTED PRISONERS IN UKRAINE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Nataliia Klishevich ◽  
Vadym Sulitskyi
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
The State ◽  
Correctional Facilities ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Correctional System ◽  
Emotional Burnout

The ongoing reform of Ukrainian penitentiary service places high demands on the moral and psychological qualities of correctional staff facilities. Particular attention is paid to the issues of motivation and motivational readiness of employees in difficult, special conditions with clients of the correctional system. Therefore, the aim of our study was to establish and analyze how much motivational readiness has been formed among cadets and students to work with prisoners in prison, to identify whether there are patterns that affect the formation of positive or negative motivation in the process of professional training. In our work, we used the following methods: analysis of statistical data of personnel of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, which are in the public domain; questionnaires; interview.  We identified four main motives that positively affect the choice of work in a correctional facility: social security; fight against crime; retirement; work with people. At the same time, there are factors that form a negative motivation for employees, namely: working and resting conditions; lack of visible work results; negative impact of the criminal environment and subculture, which contribute to psycho-emotional burnout and professional deformation of the staff of correctional facilities. The results allow revising the curriculum for training of personnel for working with clients of the correctional system; reveals the existing problems of employees of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine; have a positive impact on reducing the number of layoffs among staff; helps to draw attention to professional, moral and ethical qualities when accepting candidates for work in correctional facilities.  

scholarly journals Lessons learned from the impact of COVID-19 on the global construction industry

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercy Ogunnusi ◽  
Temitope Omotayo ◽  
Mansur Hamma-Adama ◽  
Bankole Osita Awuzie ◽  
Temitope Egbelakin
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Public Projects ◽  
Survey Interviews ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The construction industry represents most of every country’s finances and vital to continued economic growth and activities, especially in developing countries. The impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome-2 disease (COVID19) on the government’s income resulted in the expectation of many public projects being cancelled or delayed providing little opportunity for the emergence of new public projects. This study collated a global qualitative perspective (survey interviews) on the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and the positive and negative impacts for future-proofing the construction sector. Design/methodology/approach In total, 76 respondents from five continents excluding South America responded to the online open-ended structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed through artificial inteligence analytics tool – Zoho analytics. Findings The themes indicating the positive impact obtained from the interview were overhead cost reduction, remote working environment, focus on health and safety, improved productivity and sustainability goals while the themes signifying the negative impact were low business turnover, delays in construction payment and output, difficulties working from home and job losses. Supply chain management, construction project management improvement, concentration on health and safety and effective virtual working environment were collated as themes on lessons learned. Social implications The major findings of this study emphasise on the need to improve the occupational health and safety and onsite safety measures for future proofing of the construction industry. Originality/value The findings from the analyses made clear the imperativeness of the built environment research, with a focus on novel framework and strategies for future proofing the construction industry.

scholarly journals Industry 4.0 for the Construction Industry: Review of Management Perspective

Economies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maskuriy ◽  
Selamat ◽  
Maresova ◽  
Krejcar ◽  
Olalekan
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Spillover Effect ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
The Status ◽  
Ict Industry

Technology and innovations have fueled the evolution of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). Industry 4.0 spurs growth and development through its efficiency capacity, as documented in the literature. The growth of the construction industry is a subset of the universal set of the value of gross domestic product, and thus, industry 4.0 has a spillover effect on the engineering and construction industry. The aim of this paper is to map the state of Industry 4.0 in the construction industry from the point of view of manarial activities, such as investment management, project preparation, and an overall approach to the management of related activities. This study employed scoping review techniques to dissect the status quo for Industry 4.0 and the construction industry. The empirical results from the systematic and scoping review methods for the ten sampled publications revealed that information and communication technology (ICT)—Industry 4.0—has a significant positive impact on the growth of the construction industry. Therefore, construction practitioners should partner more with researchers in the ICT industry to enhance the automation of work processes and managerial activities in the engineering and construction industry.

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