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Blismas, N, Gibb, A and Pasquire, C (2005) Assessing project suitability for off-site production. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 9-15.

Khalfan, M and Raja, N (2005) Improving construction process through integration and concurrent engineering. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 58-66.

Lingard, H (2005) Balancing study and paid work: the experiences of construction undergraduates in an Australian university. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 41-47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Work-life balance; construction students; Australia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v5i1.2942
  • Abstract:
    A questionnaire survey was undertaken among third year studentsenrolled in the University of Melbourne’s Bachelor of Property andConstruction (BPC) programme. The survey explored students’experiences in balancing paid work with study. Hours spent in paidemployment were at least as long and, in many cases, were inexcess of hours spent at university. While work was not perceivedby students to pose a difficulty for attending lectures and tutorials,students indicated that their paid work made it difficult for them toengage in independent learning activities, such as using libraryresources or preparing for classes by reading beforehand. Twoscales, previously used in other countries to measure students’burnout and engagement, were tested. Both scales were foundto be valid and reliable in that the factorial structures foundin previous studies were confirmed and acceptable internalconsistency reliability coefficients were generated for each of thescales’ component factors. This opens the way for more in-depthmultivariate analysis to determine the linkages between workhours, work-study conflict and students’ burnout or engagementwith university life.

Motawa, I (2005) A systematic approach to modelling change processes in construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 23-31.

Nesan, J (2005) Factors influencing tacit knowledge in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 48-57.

Ng, T, Luu, C and Skitmore, M (2005) Capitalising experiential knowledge for guiding construction procurement selection. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 32-40.

Sawalhi, N and Enshassi, A (2005) Application of project time management tools and techniques to the construction industry in the Gaza Strip. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 1-8.

Shash, A (2005) Financial analysis for replacement of construction equipment in Saudi Arabia. Construction Economics and Building, 5(01), 16-22.