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Duncan, R I and Mortimer, J (2007) Race equality and procurement: an investigation into the impact of race equality policy on the procurement of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) contractors and consultants in the Welsh social housing sector. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1283–93.

Goulding, J, Sexton, M, Zhang, X, Kagioglou, M, Aouad, G F and Barrett, P (2007) Technology adoption: breaking down barriers using a virtual reality design support tool for hybrid concrete. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1239–50.

Gray, C and Davies, R J (2007) Perspectives on experiences of innovation: the development of an assessment methodology appropriate to construction project organizations. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1251–68.

Sang, K J C, Dainty, A R J and Ison, S G (2007) Gender: a risk factor for occupational stress in the architectural profession?. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1305–17.

Styhre, A and Josephson, P-E (2007) Coaching the site manager: effects on learning and managerial practice. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1295–304.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Coaching; leadership development; site managers
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0144-6193&volume=25&issue=12&spage=1295
  • Abstract:
    Coaching has emerged as a potentially powerful leadership development approach, capable of effectively blending theoretical knowledge and practical skills in onsite training. To date, little research on the use of coaching in the construction industry has been published and the coaching literature is primarily written by coaches with vested interests. In addition, there are a limited number of critical and empirical evaluations of the approach. A year-long action research coaching project in the Swedish construction industry shows that site managers participating in the coaching programme developed skills for reflecting on their work life situation, improved their communication, and became better equipped for seeing a broader range of perspectives in their work. In addition, the coaching programme opened up new discussions in the construction projects, which benefited further communication. The overall reception of the coaching programme was enthusiastic. While coaching does not come without costs and efforts, it may serve as a leadership development approach capable of helping site managers develop their leadership skills, cope with work-family conflicts, and improve their communication.

Wang, N and Horner, M (2007) CSI model for estimating road maintenance projects. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1269–81.

Yeung, J F Y, Chan, A P C, Chan, D W M and b, L K L (2007) Development of a partnering performance index (PPI) for construction projects in Hong Kong: a Delphi study. Construction Management and Economics, 25(12), 1219–37.