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Ballard, G, Harper, N and Zabelle, T (2003) Learning to see work flow: an application of lean concepts to precast concrete fabrication. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 6–14.

Faraj, I (2003) Geometric verification of design. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 56–70.

Kaka, A P, Lewis, J and Petros, H (2003) The effects of the variability of project planning on cost commitment curves: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 15–26.

Rowlinson, S M, Mohamed, S and Lam, S-W (2003) Hong Kong construction foremen's safety responsibilities a case study of management oversight. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 27–35.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: construction industry; safety; foremen; responsibility; supervision; Hong Kong
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: http://titania.emeraldinsight.com/vl=1289930/cl=13/nw=1/rpsv/cw/mcb/09699988/v10n1/s3/p27
  • Abstract:
    In total, 69 foremen from 13 Hong Kong construction companies were invited to participate in a study designed to investigate foremen's opinions regarding 27 safety supervisory tasks. These fell into six categories, including handling new workers, training, safety, discipline, coordinating, and motivating. Results of the survey and subsequent follow-up interviews showed that over two thirds of foremen claimed that they had the responsibility to perform certain tasks but only half said that they had the authority to perform these tasks. Further interviews and on-site observations of foremen were then conducted in order to validate the findings by way of case study material. It is concluded that foremen play a key role in ensuring that safety management systems operate effectively. It appears, from the results of the study, that this role is not being performed properly and that the key interface between worker and management, the role of the foreman, is not paid sufficient attention by senior management and is an area requiring urgent attention if Hong Kong's poor site safety record is to be improved.

Santoso, D S, Ogunlana, S O and Minato, T (2003) Assessment of risks in high rise building construction in Jakarta. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 43–55.

Skitmore, M R and Drew, D S (2003) The analysis of pre-tender building price forecasting performance: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 27–35.

Wong, C H, Nicholas, J and Holt, G D (2003) Using multivariate techniques for developing contractor classification models. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 10(01), 99–116.