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Frimpong, S, Sunindijo, R Y, Wang, C C, Boadu, E F, Dansoh, A, Hon, C K H and Yiu, T W (2024) Promoting positive mental health among young construction workers: the role of theory. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 366–85.

Hamerski, D C, Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T and Isatto, E L (2024) The contributions of the Last Planner System to resilient performance in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 328–45.

Hickey, P J and Cui, Q (2024) Tracing the career trajectories of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) women leaders. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 289–306.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Gender; diversity; career path; leadership; construction industry;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2260907
  • Abstract:
    This study delves into the professional trajectories of 20 women leaders Vice President (VP) and above in the U.S. Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector. These accomplished women, carefully selected from Engineering News Record’s (ENR's) Top 400 firms, shared their personal stories, discussing both triumphs and challenges influencing their journey to senior corporate positions. This collection of experiences provides valuable insights to identify the root causes of women’s underrepresentation in the industry. Moreover, this investigation aims to create a career roadmap that supports early and mid-career women in their pursuit of success within AEC. Success factors contributing to these women’s rise include a supportive partner, receiving early mentoring and possessing a genuine passion for their projects. Companies seeking to stand out and benefit from innovative outcomes that diversity offers should consider implementing diversity programs and fostering the growth of women throughout their careers. This may involve actively recruiting young women and providing funding for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs and scholarships for pre-college girls. Identified initiatives hold the potential to increase the number of women entering the industry and reduce the rate of early departures, thus helping to close the workforce shortage gap in the construction sector.

Morland, K V and Breslin, D (2024) Resolving learning paradoxes within a UK new-build housebuilder. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 307–27.

Nyqvist, R, Peltokorpi, A and Seppänen, O (2024) Uncertainty network modeling method for construction risk management. Construction Management and Economics, 42(04), 346–65.