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Biersteker, E and Marrewijk, A V (2023) Integrating knowledge in infrastructure projects: the interplay between formal and informal knowledge governance mechanisms. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 859–74.

Ginigaddara, B, Perera, S, Feng, Y, Rahnamayiezekavat, P and Thomson, R (2023) Development of offsite construction skill profile prediction models using mixed-effect regression analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 820–39.

Turner, M and Holdsworth, S (2023) Developing resilience: examining the protective factors of early career construction professionals. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 805–19.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction; graduate transition; resilience; protective factors; work-ready graduates;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2208238
  • Abstract:
    Work in construction is highly demanding and stressful. Graduates must navigate these imminent challenges as well as the challenges associated with transition as they enter their new learning environment and seek to establish their professional identity. This research examined how resilience can support the transition of early career construction professionals from university into the workforce. Interviews were conducted with twenty-five participants and data was thematically analyzed. Challenges experienced by participants related to structural and cultural conditions of working in construction as well as the transitional career stage. Internal protective factors of emotional objectivity, reflection, goal setting, and physical and mental health emerged as important in positively responding to workplace adversity. Task-related and emotion-related organizational support were considered as important external protective factors that can facilitate the development of internal protective factors. Yet, formal organizational support was often not provided. Findings can inform the design of work and workplace programs which support this new cohort of workers to adapt to an unfamiliar and demanding work environment, as well as provide guidance to university construction management programs on ways to support the development of internal protective factors of emerging professionals. Furthermore, it is expected that students transitioning from university to work, irrespective of discipline, will progress through the three stages of the liminal experience and its possible that access to protective factors supporting resilience may assist students to positively move through this process.

Wu, C, Brookes, N, Unterhitzenberger, C and Olson, N (2023) The role of lean information flows in disaster construction projects: exploring the UK’s Covid surge hospital projects. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 840–58.

Xu, Q, Hwang, B, Choo, R Q, Zheng, X, Kong, L, Wang, Q and Liu, X (2023) Comparison of construction project risks before and during COVID-19 in Singapore: criticality and management strategies. Construction Management and Economics, 41(10), 875–91.