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Ali, M M A (2011) A framework for enhancing the success of construction projects undertaken in Libya, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Almeraikhi, A M (2010) An integrated framework for multi-project planning and control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University.
Alzohbi, M G M (2015) A framework for evaluating material management performance in Jordanian concrete building projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Awe, E M (2012) A framework for training and development of construction craft skills in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Bhutto, K H (2004) The application of integrated management systems (IMS) by contracting organisations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
Blaza, S (1995) Implementing an integrated management information system in a medium sized construction firm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Construction, Sheffield Hallam University.
Broadhurst, S J (2000) Non-man-entry sewer renovation robot characteristics, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
Chileshe, N. (2004) The application of TQM within small & medium sized construction related organisations, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Construction, Sheffield Hallam University.
Clegg, D R (1999) A construction-specific simulation-based framework for earthworks, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Construction, Sheffield Hallam University.
Fapohunda, J A (2009) Operational framework for optimal utilisation of construction resources during the production process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Division of Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Fox, S J (2001) Application of design for manufacture principles to building design and construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Sheffield Hallam University.
Griffith, A (2006) Expanding knowledge and practice of construction management systems and procedures, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University.
Hassan, P F (2005) A best practice framework for training UK construction site managers, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: best practice; construction site; effectiveness; e-learning; learning; site management; site manager; supervision; training; UK; vocation
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- URL: http://shura.shu.ac.uk/19769/
- Abstract:
Training has long been recognised as one of the fundamental processes to assist the UK construction industry meet the increasing the demand for adequately trained and qualified construction site managers. However, inadequate commitment by organisations to training, coupled with the recognised fragmentation of the industry perpetuates major hurdles to achieving this objective. Whilst the site manager's role has evolved over the years through changes within the industry, their training at the industry level continue to be provided along the established mode offered by the Chartered Institute of Building's Certificate and Diploma Site Management training (CIOB C/DSM) and the National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications Site Supervision and Site Management (NVQ/SVQ SS/SM) training schemes. This have led critics to argue that the difficulties of meeting the industry's need for trained site managers are associated with inadequacies within the training provisions offered by these schemes. This research was undertaken in recognition for the need for a critical appraisal of their training provisions with a view for improvements. It was developed on the concepts of training best practice which advocates improving the training provisions concurrent with change through the process of re-learning the whole training process. The effectiveness of the training provisions offered by the training schemes and the impact of variables on the site managers' training needs were critically investigated. 'Gaps' within the training provisions were identified, approaches to bridge these 'gaps' were investigated and proposed for improvement. The substantial contribution of the research is the expansion of the knowledge of the factors that impinge on the effective provisions for training site managers. The research findings propounds the conviction that the current training provisions needs to be expanded to be more effective and this can be achieved with the best practice framework for training site managers identified by the research.
Higham A.P. (2014) Conceptual Framework for the Sustainable Benefit Evaluation of UK Social Housing Projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
King, A P (2008) Enhancing the effectiveness of design and build tendering, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Division of Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Morton, P M (2010) Difference and belonging: Learning from women studying the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
Salter, M (1989) Planning systems for small firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Construction, Sheffield Hallam University.
Tahir, H A (2015) A project control framework for the Libyan construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University.
Turner, D (2017) Variations of the project sponsor role and benefits realisation: A phenomenographic study, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
Watts, J (2022) Constructing non-profit collaboration: A macro discursive institutional perspective, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.
Westgate, S E (1986) An information system for estimating, targetting and planning in small building firms, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Sheffield Hallam University.