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Consoli, G (2006) The architect's dilemma: a self reflection in understanding prison design and construction in private prison projects. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 1-10.

Lobo, Y and Wilkinson, S (2006) The effects of occupational licensing on skills needs in the building industry: evidence from New Zealand. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 55-63.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Occupational licensing; New Zealand; skills; building
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1445-2634
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v6i2.2984
  • Abstract:
    Occupational licensing for the building industry is being introduced in New Zealand. This research assesses whether the licensing regime being put into place in New Zealand would require new skills when voluntary licensing (2007) and compulsory licensing (by 2011) are introduced. The paper develops a deeper understanding of the effects of occupational licensing on an industry, above those of increased quality and training, to determine the effects of licensing on future skills needs in the New Zealand building industry. The results of the in-depth interviews of 35 leading practitioners in the New Zealand show how occupational licensing will affect skills in the industry in two main ways: increased professionalism and increased specialization in skills. The impact on the New Zealand building industry wil lbe to force a change in the working practices, increasing the move to offsite . prefabrication and change the types of skills the industry requires. The paper serves as an illustration to other countries on how changes in legislation, and the introduction of regulation for an industry, alter the working practices of that industry.

Luu, D and Sher, W (2006) Construction tender subcontract selection using case-based reasoning. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 32-43.

McDermott, P and Khalfan, M (2006) Achieving supply chain integration within construction industry. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 44-54.

Rustom, R (2006) Formulation of generic simulation models for analyzing construction claims. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 11-19.

Zou, J and Zillante, G (2006) Relationship contracting: the South Australian experience - a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 6(02), 20-31.