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Charles, Q W, Sospeter, N G, Kikwasi, G and Chileshe, N (2024) Attraction and Retention Factors for Female Students into Construction-Related Programs in Developing Countries: The Case of Tanzania. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 263–83.

Dickerson, D E (2024) Construction Health Hazard Control Innovations: A Web-Based Intervention to Change Perceptions. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 243–62.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: safety; health hazards; prevention through design; innovation adoption;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2023.2237513
  • Abstract:
    A theory-based intervention strategy to improve perceptions of construction health hazard control innovations was developed and tested in the following trades: masonry (n = 90), concrete (n = 52), and asphalt roofing (n = 105). A web-based intervention was designed to target constructs of the Prevention through Design Adoption Readiness Model (PtD ARM) and included information about the health impacts of construction health hazards; side-by-side videos of both conventional and innovative tools; information about control effectiveness, productivity, and task performance. The interventions were evaluated using a pre-test/posttest, within-subjects experimental design, with control groups. Posttest data were collected immediately, three months, and six months following the intervention. A validated survey instrument was used to collect data regarding dependent variables: health knowledge (HK), perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived impacts on productivity (PU), perceived worker susceptibility to health effects (SUS), perceived health-effect severity (SEV), adoption readiness (AR), and actual use (AU). Open-ended questions generated qualitative data regarding benefits and barriers to adoption of the innovations and were analyzed using Content Analysis. Gain-score ANOVA found significant improvements in PEOU and PU in all intervention groups. In addition, significant improvements in HK, risk, and AR were found in the asphalt roofing intervention group.

Kassa, R, Ogundare, T I, Lines, B, Smithwick, J and Sullivan, K (2024) Comparative Analysis of Human Traits and Tendencies: General vs. Specialty Contractor Project Managers. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 284–300.

Mishra, A, Hasan, A and Jha, K N (2024) A Holistic Evaluation of BIM Implementation Barriers in the Indian Construction Industry: Pre- and Post-Adoption Perspectives. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 358–80.

Tregloan, K, Thompson, J, Holland, S and Song, H ( (2024) Unreal … a Typology for Learning from Virtual Site Visits. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 301–21.

Viknaruban, M, Devapriya, K and Parameswaran, A (2024) Project Management Practices to Address the Challenges in International Construction Joint Ventures in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 322–57.