scholarly journals Safety Leadership Defined within the Australian Construction Industry

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Safety Leadership ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Definition Of

This research explores the tenets of safety leadership within the Australian construction environment. The scope of this research aims to establish a universal definition of safety leadership and how it differs from other leadership disciplines. The literature review into this topic was governed by the parent disciplines of Safety and Leadership.  Gaps were identified in the literature that indicated safety leadership is not a well-defined concept and much of the work into safety leadership has been borrowed from other schools of leadership. An exploratory research methodology was utilised which rooted the research into the post-positivist methodology. There were twenty interviews conducted for this research, with participants coming from various leadership positions across multiple construction projects around Australia. Findings detailed a saturation of data that allowed for an empirical definition towards safety leadership to be established. As a person’s scope of responsibility increases, their view of safety leadership becomes synonymous with leadership; although differences do exist. These differences were attributed to the importance of demonstrating safety and working within the legal framework of Australian construction projects. It is proposed that this research offers a substantial contribution to knowledge, based upon a well-defined definition into safety leadership. 

scholarly journals Analysis of administrative barriers in the industry of the high-rise construction in Russian Federation

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 03010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Zaychenko ◽  
Alexandra Borremans ◽  
Svetlana Gutman
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Low Level ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Administrative Procedures

The article describes the concept and types of administrative barriers encountered in various areas of the enterprise. The particularities of the Russian high-rise construction industry are described and a comparative analysis of administrative barriers in this sector is performed. The main stages and administrative procedures when the developers implement investment and construction projects in the field of high-rise construction are determined. The regulatory and legal framework for the implementation of investment and project activities in the high-rise construction industry has been studied and conclusions have been drawn on its low level of precision in the issue of the formation of competitive and efficient high-rise construction markets. The average number of administrative procedures for the implementation of the investment and construction project in the field of high-rise construction is determined. The factors preventing the reduction of administrative barriers in the high-rise construction industry are revealed.

Review of Causes of Delay in Construction Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 715-728
Author(s):  
Abdulhamid Al-Gheth ◽  
Md. Sayuti Bin Ishak
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Project Delivery ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Project Completion ◽  
Financial Factors ◽  
Main Factors

Globally, construction delay is the main factors which have a high impact on countries’ economy and development. The present paper reports an exploratory research study of previous international research into delay factors affecting project delivery. The objective of this study was to deliver an overview of construction delays in order to classify the main groups of delays and compare the UAE construction industry with international studies. In total, 14 groups were found to contribute to causing construction delays. Studies of the global and UAE construction industry are in agreement that the leading group of factors that affect project completion are management factors; then, the second group comprises financial factors.

Developing a knowledge-based safety culture instrument for construction industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 2597-2613
Author(s):  
Deepak M.D. ◽  
Gangadhar Mahesh
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
New Instrument

Purpose Harnessing the power of knowledge management is important for minimizing accidents occurring at construction projects. Yet, knowledge management is a neglected dimension when developing safety culture in the construction industry. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop a knowledge-based safety culture questionnaire and examine its validity and reliability in the Indian context. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was formulated after identifying 69 influencing factors from a thorough literature review. In total, 210 valid responses were obtained from key stakeholders operating in Indian construction industry. Reliability and validity of the measurement scale were examined by factor analysis and inter-item correlation test. Comparison of knowledge-based safety culture scores across several demographic profiles of the respondents was utilized for testing discriminant validity. Findings Results suggest that the new instrument appears to be a reliable, valid and sensitive instrument that will contribute in examining the effect of key factors that influence the importance of the knowledge dimension toward developing safety culture in the construction industry. Originality/value The measurement tool developed in this study focuses on considering the importance of knowledge management in enhancing safety culture of the construction industry. This instrument can be utilized to compare the level of safety culture among key stakeholders of construction projects. This paper can contribute to the promotion of safety theory in Indian construction industry and provide practical implications for construction enterprises when they engage in improving safety conditions in their organizations.

Utilizing the innovation potential of suppliers in construction projects

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rami Sariola
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovation Potential ◽  
Project Level ◽  
Supplier Relationship

Purpose The manufacturers of construction components and materials are the suppliers in construction projects, and represent a significant portion of their value. However, their knowledge is not used sufficiently when it comes to construction innovation. This research paper focuses on the suppliers’ innovation potential in construction projects. The purpose of this paper is to identify practices for enhancing the contractor–supplier relationship and using the suppliers’ innovation potential in construction projects. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative exploratory research strategy is used in the context of construction projects. In total, 18 interviews were conducted with contractors to discover the experiences and practices related to the contractor–supplier relationship and construction innovation. Findings The contractors perceive that the suppliers have innovation potential, and that they are often a source of construction innovation. The findings reveal business- and project-level practices for enhancing the contractor–supplier relationship and for overcoming barriers that hinder the suppliers’ innovation potential. Research limitations/implications The research conducted for this paper is limited to the contractors’ perspectives based on construction projects in one country. Further research is encouraged to verify the success of identified practices and cover the perspectives of the suppliers, clients and designers. Originality/value Limited research and attention is directed toward the role of the suppliers in projects within the construction industry. This paper offers important information about the part that both the suppliers and the contractors play in construction innovation and its facilitation.

SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT OF RISKS TO THE REAL PROPERTY UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND IN USE: PURSUIT AND ACHIEVEMENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (13) ◽  
pp. 143-156
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Mykhailovych Nepomnyashchyi ◽  
Oleg Andriyovych Diegtiar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Scientific School ◽  
Scientific Schools ◽  
Management School ◽  
European Standards ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Further Development

The article is devoted to the actual issues of the introduction of European standards in the construction industry. One of the most important areas is the development of a system of engineer consultants that works efficiently abroad and can contribute to the development of the construction industry in Ukraine. At the current stage of economic development, the construction industry requires the creation of effective integrated management systems that can ensure its competitiveness not only within the framework of Ukraine but also in European markets. In conditions of transformation of the economic system to European standards of business, special attention is needed to create scientifically grounded prerequisites for the development of the construction industry. In this aspect, the development of a scientific risk management school in the construction and operation of real estate is of particular relevance. The article gives a theoretical definition of the concept “scientific school”, conducted a retrospective analysis of the definition of the conceptual foundations of the development of scientific schools in Ukraine and abroad. On the basis of the analysis carried out, the main characteristics of scientific schools and the prospects for further development of research and development in the field of construction and operation of buildings and structures are indicated. The purpose of the article is to determine the further ways of developing the school of science, to provide effective practical solutions to the actual problems of risk management at the macro level and macro levels. The Scientific School of Risk Management in the construction and operation of real estate objects is an analysis of the processes of risk management of construction projects and the operation of real estate objects throughout the life cycle of the construction project (pre-investment stage, design, construction, commissioning, operation, repair, reconstruction, demolition and utilization of materials and waste). That is, approaches to the research work of the School of Risk Management in the construction and operation of real estate objects are complex and systemic, and the issues that it considers may be relevant to solving problems of various stages of the implementation of construction projects, which emphasizes the great importance of the development of scientific areas school. In order to ensure the further development of a scientific risk management school in the construction and operation of real estate objects, priority tasks and future directions of further development have been identified.

scholarly journals The International Legal Framework to Combat Criminal Extremism

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-99
Author(s):  
A A Kunashev
Keyword(s):  
Legal Framework ◽  
Social Phenomenon ◽  
International Level ◽  
World Community ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Regional Character

The article discusses the international legal framework of the fight against extremism and its criminal forms. Analyzing international acts of universal and regional character, the author comes to the conclusion about the absence at the international level, a single universal definition of extremism and, as a consequence, a different approach of national legislators to criminalize manifestations of this dangerous social phenomenon. The necessity of adopting a UN special Convention and consolidation of efforts of all world community in the fight against this scourge

scholarly journals Modeling the balance of interests of the participants of an investment and construction project in the context of the use of BIM technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 09039
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Oparina ◽  
Ivan Karasev
Keyword(s):  
Game Theory ◽  
Nash Equilibrium ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Systematic Application ◽  
Modeling Methods ◽  
Organization And Management ◽  
Balance Of Interests

One of the most urgent areas of development of the construction industry is the introduction of BIM technologies in investment and construction projects. Nowadays, despite the active development of software, the issues of providing a regulatory and legal framework for the implementation of BIM technologies in the organization and management of investment and construction projects, as well as regulations for the interaction of participants both at the design and construction stages, remain insufficiently resolved. The issue of assessing the effectiveness of BIM implementation also remains relevant. To solve the above issues, it is advisable to model the balance of interests between the participants, since they often pursue multidirectional goals. Based on the analysis of modern modeling methods that allow describing the multidirectional interests of participants in investment and construction projects, the authors came to the conclusion that it is advisable to use the methodological apparatus of game theory. Also, it is possible to use the Nash equilibrium method, which, when applied to the organization of investment and construction projects, can be formulated as follows: all participants achieve the observance of their interests (win) without colluding. The systematic application of BIM technologies together with the balance of interests of the participants in investment and construction projects will increase the efficiency of their organization and management.

scholarly journals The problems of development of the unified normative-legal base in the area of fighting terrorist threats on the global scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Sergei Valer'evich Starkin ◽  
Artem Aleksandrovich Fomenkov ◽  
Nikita Vladimirovich Rakhmanov
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
International Terrorism ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
National Interests ◽  
United State ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Definition Of

The authors examine the main problems regarding the development of international legal framework in the area of fighting terrorism, including the elaboration of the universal definition of the phenomenon of “terrorism” and “international terrorism”. The analysis of legal systems of the leading countries indicates the differences in national legislations in the sphere of fighting terrorism, which creates difficulties on the global scale, since each state has the own representation on this phenomenon, and thus, the means of counteraction. Such gaps in the international law is beneficial for the United State to ensure national interests. The main conclusions lie in the thesis that the global community is currently incapable of developing the unified normative-legal base in the area of fighting terrorism, namely in pertains to consolidation of the universal definition of this phenomenon within the framework of the United Nations. Among the main reasons, the authors highlight the problem of cooperation of the national legal systems on the global scale in this sphere, as well as unwillingness of some countries to fulfill prior commitments.

scholarly journals Innovation, Procurement and Construction Industry Development

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geard De Valence
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Organization Theory ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Sunk Costs ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Economics Of Innovation ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Industrial Organization Theory ◽  
Research Intensity

The implications for analysis of innovation in construction of theoretical developments in industrial organisation are considered in this research, as an attempt to outline a new approach to construction innovation incorporating the ideas found in knowledge based, technology centred models. The paper firstly summarises characteristics of the construction industry, focusing on their effects on innovation, before surveying some of the ideas about the sources of innovation and the expansion and application of knowledge. Construction can be seen as an industry with limited scope for knowledge externalities, where the procurement methods used by the industry’s clients do not pay for innovation. The following discussion uses recent developments in the research on the economics of innovation and industrial organization theory, such as research intensity and the endogenous sunk costs in competitive, fragmented, low research intensity industries. The effects on R&D of procurement methods and on industry structure are discussed, with a focus on the appropriability of innovations and the role of the client on the Heathrow Terminal 5 project. The paper concludes that the procurement methods used for building and construction projects appears to be a determining factor in the level of innovation in the construction industry

Constructing definitions of sustainable development

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Abrahams
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Policy ◽  
Universal Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ask how two normative definitions of sustainable development identified in the Brundtland report contribute to individual definitions constructed by a network of professional actors working in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach This paper draws on 74 questionnaires generated from a purposive sample of professional actors working in the construction sector. These questionnaires are analysed using a coding strategy based on pre-defined categories generated from a review of academic and policy literature. Findings The results show that these definitions mostly appeal to actors working in roles with a strong input into the design process. The evidence suggests that all professional actors in the construction industry construct definitions of sustainable development to valorise their professional role, to support professional critiques of the industry or to reinforce their personal ideological beliefs. Research limitations/implications These results present a challenge to a normative agenda aimed at “pinning the concepts down” to an unequivocal, universal definition. It suggests that research might be better redirected towards a context dependent and pragmatic use of the term. Practical implications These findings suggest that future policy making should acknowledge multiple, sector and role-specific definitions of sustainable development. It also suggests that a better understanding of this diversity within the construction industry could improve the efficiency of the design, procurement and construction process. Originality/value These findings provide new insight into the “in use” definitions of sustainable development in the construction industry and question some of the academic arguments that support a single, universal definition of the term.

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