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Jepson, J, M, Kirytopoulos, K and London, K (2017) Exploring project managers’ perception of stress when working in increasingly complex construction projects . Construction Economics and Building, 17(03), 47-67.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Stress, Project management, Project complexity, Coping strategies.
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2204-9029
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v17i3.5567
  • Abstract:
    Stress is a recognised feature of the project managers’ life. Projects are becoming more complex with the uncertainty in the system contributing to the lack of control and added stress. This study explores a microcosm of 25 project managers in the South Australian construction industry, their perceived level of uncertainty and stress. The project managers interviewed provide their views on what their key stressors were and the mechanisms they use to manage effectively their stress. The results showed that structural, technical and directional complexity of projects was high, but this did not always convert into more stress for the project managers. The results indicate that stressors like the lack of resources; lack of control and increasing accountability were project managers’ primary concerns. Coping strategies included optimism, applying emotional intelligence and active planning strategies. In addition, they reduced their stress by working with good teams, using theirs and their team's experience, implementing sound systems and processes and effectively researching and gathering information

Liang, L, Hu, X, Tivendale, L and Liu, C (2017) The log mean divisia index based carbon productivity in the Australian construction industry . Construction Economics and Building, 17(03), 68-84.

Liao, L, Teo, E, A, L and Low, S, P (2017) A project management framework for enhanced productivity performance using building information modelling . Construction Economics and Building, 17(03), 1-26.

Rosa, J, E, Hon,C, K, H, Xia, B and Lamari, F (2017) Challenges, success factors and strategies for women’s career development in the Australian construction industry . Construction Economics and Building, 17(03), 27-46.