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Barrett, P S and Barrett, L C (2003) Research as a kaleidoscope on practice. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 755-66.

Cho, Y (2003) The organizational boundaries of housebuilding firms in Korea. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 671-80.

Dainty, A R J and Edwards, D J (2003) The UK building education recruitment crisis: a call for action. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 767-75.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Building degrees; graduates; demand; image; forecast
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144619032000072146
  • Abstract:

    Anecdotal evidence suggests that construction industry professions are facing an unprecedented recruitment crisis. In recent years many construction degree programmes have been withdrawn in response to falling recruitment across most built environment disciplines, whilst at the same time employers are reporting difficulties in recruiting a sufficient graduate intake to satisfy demand. In order to assess the potential impact of this decline, this paper presents an analysis of application and admissions data to UK higher education courses over a six‐year period. The results reveal a significant decline in the number of graduates applying for, and accepting, places on building degree courses during the analysis period despite increased micro‐economic activity. Curiously, the number of women graduates has remained fairly constant over this period. Total applications per annum were then modelled using a quadratic model equation. With an R 2 at 0.98 and a mean percentage error of appropriately 1%, the model was deemed to be a good predictor. Forecasts generated using this model for the years 2001 to 2005 suggest a steady and continuous decline in building degree applications. Industry output forecasts for the same period show a steady growth which is likely to result in an increased demand for graduates and hence, skills shortages. Reasons are postulated as to why the image of the industry has led to such a steep decline in graduate enrolments over the last few years. It is concluded that industry practitioners, professional bodies and universities should embark upon a collaborative, immediate and sustained promotional campaign if they are to avoid severe recruitment difficulties in the future.

Kaka, A P and Lewis, J (2003) Development of a company-level dynamic cash flow forecasting model (DYCAFF). Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 693-705.

Perttula, P, Merjama, J, Kiurula, M and Laitinen, H (2003) Accidents in materials handling at construction sites. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 729-36.

Phua, F T T and Rowlinson, S (2003) Cultural differences as an explanatory variable for adversarial attitudes in the construction industry: the case of Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 777-85.

Pongpeng, J and Liston, J (2003) A multicriteria model's survey: state of the art and some necessary capabilities of future models. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 665-70.

Shohet, I M (2003) Building evaluation methodology for setting maintenance priorities in hospital buildings. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 681-92.

Su, C-K, Lin, C-Y and Wang, M-T (2003) Taiwanese construction sector in a growing 'maturity' economy, 1964-1999. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 719-28.

Tam, C M, Fung, I W H, Yeung, T C L and Tung, K C F (2003) Relationship between construction safety signs and symbols recognition and characteristics of construction personnel. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 745-53.

Wanous, M, Boussabaine, A H and Lewis, J (2003) A neural network bid/no bid model: the case for contractors in Syria. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 737-44.

Zhi, M, Hua, G B, Wang, S Q and Ofori, G (2003) Total factor productivity growth accounting in the construction industry of Singapore. Construction Management and Economics, 21(07), 707-18.