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Caven, V and Astor, E N (2013) The potential for gender equality in architecture: an Anglo-Spanish comparison. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 874-82.

Chan, P W (2013) Queer eye on a ‘straight’ life: deconstructing masculinities in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 816-31.

Choudhury, T (2013) Experiences of women as workers: a study of construction workers in Bangladesh. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 883-98.

Manley, S and Graft-Johnson, A D (2013) Towards inclusion: rethinking architectural education. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 914-27.

Marchant, T (2013) Keep going: career perspectives on ageing and masculinity of self-employed tradesmen in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 845-60.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2013.808353
  • Abstract:
    The ageing workforce has implications for skills retention and equity in construction and ageing of self-employed tradesmen. The aims here were to define older tradesmen and present their experience of ageing along with the implications for masculinity. Ageing, the ageing workforce and construction management informed this conversation about diversity and skills shortages, how tradesmen negotiate ageing, the way it is perceived and how it impacts on masculinity. A phenomenological research design, with 20, in-depth interviews from independent tradesmen was deployed. Older tradesman defined themselves by physical capacity to work, rather than chronological age. Self-initiated strategies increased longevity and consisted of work adjustments such as paying for extra labour and machines and scheduling less onerous work. If widely adopted, such accommodations for the mainstream construction workforce might shift the masculine culture of the industry for specific equity groups. There were numerous possibilities for alternative work, but many disadvantages were identified. Suggestions for the industry about retention included self-care and personalized work adjustments. Recommendations for individuals included proactively planning retirement, particularly in terms of superannuation and other non-housing investment alternatives.

Ormerod, M and Newton, R (2013) Construction as a career choice for young disabled people: dispelling the myths. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 928-38.

Raiden, A B and Räisänen, C (2013) Striving to achieve it all: men and work-family-life balance in Sweden and the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 899-913.

Rumens, N (2013) Queering men and masculinities in construction: towards a research agenda. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 802-15.

Smith, L (2013) Trading in gender for women in trades: embodying hegemonic masculinity, femininity and being a gender hotrod. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 861-73.

Wright, T (2013) Uncovering sexuality and gender: an intersectional examination of women’s experience in UK construction. Construction Management and Economics, 31(08), 832-44.