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Ahmed, S and El-Sayegh, S (2022) The challenges of sustainable construction projects delivery – evidence from the UAE. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 299–312.

Aydin, Y C and Mirzaei, P A (2022) A novel mathematical model to measure individuals’ perception of the symmetry level of building facades. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 261–78.

Behnia, B, Kheirollahi, M, Sahragard, M and Soltanifar, A (2022) A conceptual model for children’s participation in the architectural design process: exploring deep participation. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 344–67.

Dao, B, Kermanshachi, S, Shane, J, Anderson, S and Damnjanovic, I (2022) Developing a logistic regression model to measure project complexity. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 226–40.

Eilouti, B (2022) Form follows users: a framework for system-based design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 204–25.

Ismail, S, Che Ibrahim, C K I, Belayutham, S and Mohammad, M Z (2022) Analysis of attributes critical to the designer’s prevention through design competence in construction: the case of Malaysia. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 325–43.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Prevention through design; designer; competence; construction; Malaysia;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2021.1910926
  • Abstract:
    The impact of Prevention through Design (PtD) practises in improving OSH in the construction sector has been recognised by scholars and industry practitioners. Even though there is now a significant body of PtD literature, the context of profiling the designers’ PtD competence in developing countries, such as Malaysia, remains elusive. Due to the recent implementation of PtD-based guideline in Malaysia, the Occupational Safety and Health in Construction Industry (Management) (OSHCI(M)), the need to recognise the characteristics of a competent designer in fulfilling OSHCI(M) requirements is important and timely. To address this gap, a two-pronged research approach was adopted. First, 135 practitioners were selected using purposive sampling to participate in the questionnaire survey. This is followed by discussions with practitioners who have experiences in OSHCI(M) projects, to further validate the survey findings. The findings highlight that the top five important PtD competency attributes were knowledge-based attributes i.e. (construction, design feature, risk and hazard, management concepts and legislative framework). Meanwhile, design and construction experience, hazard-related and collaboration skills were also significant for PtD competency. The findings also indicate that continuous efforts related to collaborative contractual arrangement, early education, professional training and institutional pressure are needed to bridge the designers’ priori and experiential knowledge and skills, where the new normal of OSH practice is required to address the required OSHCI(M) duties. This study extends the current PtD literature in terms of providing a new perspective on designers’ PtD competence in the field of construction, from the context of developing countries.

Kamal, E M, Lou, E C, Yusof, N and Osmadi, A (2022) Absorptive capacity of Malaysian SME construction organisations. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 313–24.

Laovisutthichai, V, Lu, W and Bao, Z (2022) Design for construction waste minimization: guidelines and practice. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 279–98.

Leistner, S, Honold, C, Maierhofer, M, Haase, W, Blandini, L, Sobek, W, Roth, D, Binz, H and Menges, A (2022) Research on integral design and planning processes for adaptive buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 241–60.

Mediastika, C E, Sudarsono, A S and Kristanto, L (2022) Indonesian shopping malls: a soundscape appraisal by sighted and visually impaired people. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 184–203.

Sutrisna, M, Ramnauth, V and Zaman, A (2022) Towards adopting off-site construction in housing sectors as a potential source of competitive advantage for builders. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(03), 165–83.