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Antwi-Afari, M F, Li, H, Edwards, D J, Pärn, E A, Seo, J and Wong, A (2017) Effects of different weights and lifting postures on balance control following repetitive lifting tasks in construction workers. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 247–63.
Ballesteros-Pérez, P and Skitmore, M (2017) On the distribution of bids for construction contract auctions. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 106-21.
Barrett, P (2007) Revaluing Construction: a holistic model. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 268–86.
Clarke, L, Gleeson, C and Winch, C (2017) What kind of expertise is needed for low energy construction?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 78-89.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: expertise; low energy construction; transition pathways; vocational education and training; labour; vocational education; construction industry
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2016.1248988
- Abstract:
The construction industry is responsible for 40% of European Union (EU) end-use emissions but addressing this is problematic, as evident from the performance gap between design intention and on-site energy performance. There is a lack of the expertise needed for low energy construction (LEC) in the UK as the complex work processes involved require 'energy literacy' of all construction occupations, high qualification levels, broad occupational profiles, integrated teamworking, and good communication. This research identifies the obstacles to meeting these requirements, the nature of the expertise needed to break down occupational divisions and bridge those interfaces where the main heat losses occur, and the transition pathway implied. Obstacles include a decline in the level, breadth and quality of construction vocational education and training (VET), the lack of a learning infrastructure on sites, and a fragmented employment structure. To overcome these and develop enhanced understanding of LEC requires a transformation of the existing structure of VET provision and construction employment and a new curriculum based on a broader concept of agency and backed by rigorous enforcement of standards. This can be achieved through a radical transition pathway rather than market-based solutions to a low carbon future for the construction sector.; The construction industry is responsible for 40% of European Union (EU) end-use emissions but addressing this is problematic, as evident from the performance gap between design intention and on-site energy performance. There is a lack of the expertise needed for low energy construction (LEC) in the UK as the complex work processes involved require 'energy literacy' of all construction occupations, high qualification levels, broad occupational profiles, integrated teamworking, and good communication. This research identifies the obstacles to meeting these requirements, the nature of the expertise needed to break down occupational divisions and bridge those interfaces where the main heat losses occur, and the transition pathway implied. Obstacles include a decline in the level, breadth and quality of construction vocational education and training (VET), the lack of a learning infrastructure on sites, and a fragmented employment structure. To overcome these and develop enhanced understanding of LEC requires a transformation of the existing structure of VET provision and construction employment and a new curriculum based on a broader concept of agency and backed by rigorous enforcement of standards. This can be achieved through a radical transition pathway rather than market-based solutions to a low carbon future for the construction sector.;
Cummings, S, Mcdougall, J A and Swaffield, J A (2007) Hydraulic assessment of non-circular-section building drainage. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 316–28.
Edwards, D J and Holt, G D (2007) Construction hand tools: vibration emissions from alternative inserts. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 329–42.
Forsythe, P (2017) Quantifying the recurring nature of fitout to assist LCA studies in office buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 233–46.
Itard, L and Klunder, G (2007) Comparing environmental impacts of renovated housing stock with new construction. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 252–67.
Jones, W, Gibb, A, Goodier, C and Bust, P (2017) Managing the unknown: Addressing the potential health risks of nanomaterials in the built environment. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 122-36.
Liu, J, Gao, R, Cheah, C Y J and Luo, J (2017) Evolutionary game of investors' opportunistic behaviour during the operational period in PPP projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 137-53.
Loosemore, M and Lim, B T H (2017) Linking corporate social responsibility and organizational performance in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 90-105.
Milion, R N, Alves, T d C and Paliari, J C (2017) Impacts of residential construction defects on customer satisfaction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 218–32.
Mohamed, M, Pärn, E A and Edwards, D J (2017) Brexit: measuring the impact upon skilled labour in the UK construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 264–79.
Nelms, C E, Russell, A D and Lence, B J (2007) Assessing the performance of sustainable technologies: a framework and its application. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 237–51.
Nielsen, K J (2017) A comparison of inspection practices within the construction industry between the Danish and Swedish work environment authorities. Construction Management and Economics, 35(03), 154-69.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Shofoluwe, M A and Pyle, R (2017) Development of a Housing Eligibility Assessment Scoring Method for low-income urgent repair programs. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(03), 194–217.
Short, C A, Barrett, P, Dye, A and Sutrisna, M (2007) Impacts of value engineering on five Capital Arts projects. Building Research & Information, 35(03), 287–315.