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Amirtash, P, Majid Parchami, J and Jelodar, M B (2021) Integration of project management services for International Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 330-49.
Bhagwat, K and Venkata Santosh Kumar, D (2022) A systematic review of construction safety research: quantitative and qualitative content analysis approach. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 243-61.
Bhattacharya, S, Momaya, K S and Iyer, K C (2021) Bridging the gaps for business growth among Indian construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 231-50.
Cevikcan, E and Kose, Y (2021) Optimization of profitability and liquidity for residential projects under debt and equity financing. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 369-91.
Chipozya Kosta, T, Muleya, F and Phiri, E (2022) Demystifying performance difference between local and foreign contractors through organisational culture. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 325-44.
Henry Duncan John, M, Amoah, C and Ayesu-Koranteng, E (2022) Causes of road projects' delays: a case of Blantyre, Malawi. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 293-308.
Heravi, G, Taherkhani, A H, Sobhkhiz, S, Mashhadi, A H and Zahiri-Hashemi, R (2022) Integrating risk management's best practices to estimate deep excavation projects' time and cost. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 180-204.
Isuri Anuradha, A, Soorige, D and Geekiyanage, D (2021) Comparative study on life cycle assessment of buildings in developed countries and Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 304-29.
Jayantha Wadu, M and Maqsood, T (2022) Transport infrastructure, accessibility and residential property values: evidence from Hong Kong. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 163-79.
Kaluarachchi, M, Waidyasekara, K and Rameezdeen, R (2022) Antecedents of noise pollution control behaviour of employees of construction companies. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 277-92.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: noise pollution; employee behaviour; productivity; environmental impact; water conservation; multivariate statistical analysis; control methods; Sri Lanka
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- URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-04-2020-0071
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Construction activities generate noise that is harmful to workers and the neighbouring community. Engineering control methods are often used for its control which are expensive and limited in effectiveness. This study aims to investigate factors that affect employee behaviour and how it could be used by construction companies to manage noise pollution on sites. Norm Activation Model (NAM) is used to investigate the relationship between attitudes and behaviour of site-based employees using a questionnaire survey administered in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The responses were analysed using structural equation modelling to discern behavioural patterns and how it differs between managers and workers. The results showed that behaviour of site employees could be influenced when they are aware of the consequences of noise pollution and take responsibility for its control. Personal norm of an employee and company's environmental behaviour are found to influence the behaviour in a positive manner. Construction companies should focus more on how to harness their employee's behaviour in order to reduce noise pollution on sites. Employees should be made aware of consequences of noise pollution and feel responsible for their actions through training, awareness campaigns, signage and so on. This study contributes to the literature by building a theoretical model of employee noise control behaviour in construction organizations and empirically testing it among managers and workers. It compares the differences between these two groups which enhances one's understanding of behavioural control methods when applied in a construction project setting. The study also evaluates the effects of company's environmental behaviour on employee behaviour.
Kamardeen, I (2022) Work stress related cardiovascular diseases among construction professionals. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 223-42.
Martek, I, Edwards, D J, Seaton, S and Jones, D (2022) An appraisal of Australia's approach to promoting urban sustainability. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 262-76.
Moyo, T, Crafford, G and Emuze, F (2021) People-centred management for improving construction workers' productivity in Zimbabwe. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 350-68.
Nguyen Van, D, Le Dinh, T and Tran, H-B (2022) Assessing stakeholder satisfaction in PPP transport projects in developing countries: evidence from Vietnam. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 309-24.
Nyamagere Gladys, S, Rwelamila, P D and Gimbi, J J (2022) A conceptual framework for managing post-disaster reconstruction projects in emerging economies: the case of Angola. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 205-22.
Ottou, J A, Baiden, B K, Nani, G and Martin Morgan, T (2021) Benefits of implementing Six Sigma in competitive tendering process. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 214-30.
Safapour, E, Kermanshachi, S and Kamalirad, S (2021) Analysis of effective project-based communication components within primary stakeholders in construction industry. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 157-73.
Sekar, G, Sambasivan, M and Viswanathan, K (2021) Does size of construction firms matter? Impact of project-factors and organization-factors on project performance. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 174-94.
Stanitsas, M and Kirytopoulos, K (2022) Underlying factors for successful project management to construct sustainable built assets. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 129-46.
Sun, J, Balakrishnan, S and Zhang, Z (2021) A resource allocation framework for predisaster resilience management of interdependent infrastructure networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 284-303.
Tuffaha, F M, Assaf, S, Yasar Zakaria, Z and Hadidi, L A (2021) A framework for the performance assessment of construction contractors in Saudi Arabia. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 195-213.
Verma, S, Mandal, S N, Robinson, S, Bajaj, D and Saxena, A (2021) Investment appraisal and financial benefits of corporate green buildings: a developing economy case study. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 392-408.
Zarghami, S A and Gunawan, I (2021) The emergence and evolution of reliability theory for water distribution networks. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 11(2), 251-65.
Zeb, J (2022) A level of service framework for service-centric asset management planning. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 12(2), 147-62.