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Behnisch, M and Ultsch, A (2009) Urban data-mining: spatiotemporal exploration of multidimensional data. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 520–32.

Brattebø, H, Bergsdal, H, Sandberg, N H, Hammervold, J and Müller, D B (2009) Exploring built environment stock metabolism and sustainability by systems analysis approaches. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 569–82.

Coffey, B, Borgeson, S, Selkowitz, S, Apte, J, Mathew, P and Haves, P (2009) Towards a very low-energy building stock: modelling the US commercial building sector to support policy and innovation planning. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 610–24.

Costin, G, Nakai Kidd, A, Simon, T and Edwards, D J (2019) Collaborative procurement and private-sector housebuilding and refurbishment works. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 699–717.

Falorca, J F (2019) Main functions for building maintenance management: an outline application. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 490–509.

Fatayer, F A, Hassanain, M A, Abdallah, A and Al-Hammad, A (2019) Investigation of facilities management practices for providing feedback during the design development and review stages. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 597–614.

Grill, M, Nielsen, K, Grytnes, R, Pousette, A and Törner, M (2019) The leadership practices of construction site managers and their influence on occupational safety: an observational study of transformational and passive/avoidant leadership. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 278–93.

Hassanain, M A, Al-Zahrani, M, Abdallah, A and Sayed, A M (2019) Assessment of factors affecting maintenance cost of public school facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 528–46.

Hasselaar, E (2009) Health issues and the building stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 669–78.

Hassler, U (2009) Long-term building stock survival and intergenerational management: the role of institutional regimes. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 552–68.

Hedborg Bengtsson, S (2019) Coordinated construction logistics: an innovation perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 294–307.

Ibbotson, K and Farrell, P (2019) The challenges of prioritising low carbon in public sector Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 615–28.

Ismail, Z (2019) Developing a maintenance index framework for heritage concrete buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 510–27.

Kikwasi, G and Mbuya, E (2019) Vulnerability analysis of building structures to floods. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 629–56.

Kuitert, L, Volker, L and Hermans, M H (2019) Taking on a wider view: public value interests of construction clients in a changing construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 257–77.

M., A (2019) An empirical study on life cycle assessment of double-glazed aluminium-clad timber windows. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 547–64.

Mavrogianni, A, Davies, M, Chalabi, Z, Wilkinson, P, Kolokotroni, M and Milner, J (2009) Space heating demand and heatwave vulnerability: London domestic stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 583–97.

Meijer, F, Itard, L and Sunikka-Blank, M (2009) Comparing European residential building stocks: performance, renovation and policy opportunities. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 533–51.

Meinel, G, Hecht, R and Herold, H (2009) Analyzing building stock using topographic maps and GIS. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 468–82.

Ojo, G K, Adeyeye, G M, Opawole, A and Kajimo-Shakantu, K (2019) Gender differences in workplace stress response strategies of quantity surveyors in Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 718–32.

• Type: Journal Article
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• ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-10-2018-0084
• Abstract:
  The purpose of this paper is to assess how gender influences stress response strategies among quantity surveyors in workplaces with a view to enhancing job performance. Primary data were obtained through a survey, which utilised structured questionnaires administered to quantity surveyors in Lagos, Oyo and Ondo States in Nigeria. In total, 334 quantity surveyors in government establishments, consulting and construction firms were randomly sampled to survey male quantity surveyors, and a purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from female quantity surveyors. Data collected were analysed using percentile, using mean item score (MIS) and Mann–Whitney U test. In total, 27 stress response strategies were identified in dealing with stressors in quantity surveyors’ workplaces. The results of the analysis revealed the level of usage of the stress response strategies with the highest being “seeking clarification with colleagues or superiors” achieving an MIS of 3.95, followed by “belonging to professional association” (MIS=3.67), and “opportunity to discuss with manager/supervisor” (MIS=3.66). The scoring of the level of usage of the stress response strategies (2.20<MIS<3.95) suggested that although quantity surveying organisations were familiar with a good number of workplace stress response strategies, a significant number of the strategies were neither suitable nor adopted. Moreover, stress response strategies with high a rating of familiarity were also the most utilised and most effective. The study provided implications for management roles in identifying stressors and appropriate strategies towards creating a healthy working environment and improving job productivity of female quantity surveyors in their workplaces. The results show no significant difference in gender perception of the effectiveness of the 27 stress response strategies assessed except three. The first is “opportunity to discuss with manager/supervisor” with the Mann–Whitney U test (MWW) value of 3.337 at p=0.001. The other two are “prioritizing future workloads” (MWW=−3.226; p=0.002) and “clubbing or socializing” (MWW=−3.483; p=0.001). These findings imply that both male and female quantity surveyors perceived the use of these three stress response strategies in different ways. In this regard, although all the strategies may be applied as influenced by employers’ decision and preference, managers may have to exercise caution when applying them while dealing with male and female employees.

Oteng-Abayie, E F and Dramani, J B (2019) Time-frequency domain causality of prime building cost and macroeconomic indicators in Ghana: implications for project selection. Construction Management and Economics, 37(05), 243–56.

Owusu-Manu, D, Edwards, D J, Donkor-Hyiaman, K A, Asiedu, R O, Hosseini, M R and Obiri-Yeboah, E (2019) Housing attributes and relative house prices in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 733–46.

Pakkala, T A, Köliö, A, Lahdensivu, J and Pentti, M (2019) Predicted corrosion rate on outdoor exposed concrete structures. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 679–98.

Peng, Z, Deng, W and Hong, Y (2019) Materials consumption, indoor thermal comfort and associated energy flows of urban residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 579–96.

Salat, S (2009) Energy loads, CO2 emissions and building stocks: morphologies, typologies, energy systems and behaviour. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 598–609.

Sohail, M G, Salih, M, Al Nuaimi, N and Kahraman, R (2019) Corrosion performance of mild steel and epoxy coated rebar in concrete under simulated harsh environment. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 657–78.

Steadman, P, Evans, S and Batty, M (2009) Wall area, volume and plan depth in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 455–67.

Steemers, K and Yun, G Y (2009) Household energy consumption: a study of the role of occupants. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 625–37.

Sundling, R, Olander, S, Wallentén, P, Burke, S, Bernardo, R and Blomsterberg, & (2019) Lifecycle profit analysis of prefabricated multi-active façades. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(05), 565–78.

Tanikawa, H and Hashimoto, S (2009) Urban stock over time: spatial material stock analysis using 4d-GIS. Building Research & Information, 37(05), 483–502.