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Abdul-Aziz, A-R and Wong, S-S (2011) Business networks and internationalisation of contractors from developing countries: an explorative study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 282–96.

Ilhan, B and Yaman, H (2011) A comparative input-output analysis of the construction sector in Turkey and EU countries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 248–65.

Leung, M-y, Chan, Y S I and Dongyu, C (2011) Structural linear relationships between job stress, burnout, physiological stress, and performance of construction project managers. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 312–28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: performance management; project management; stress
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/09699981111126205
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – Construction is a competitive, ever-changing, and challenging industry. Therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of construction professionals suffer from stress, especially construction project managers (C-PMs), who are often driven by the time pressures, uncertainties, crisis-ridden environment, and dynamic social structures that are intrinsic to every construction project. Extensive literature has indicated that stress can be categorized into: job stress, burnout, and physiological stress. This study aims to investigate the impact of stress on the performance of C-PMs. Design/methodology/approach – To investigate the relationships between stress and performance among C-PMs, a questionnaire was designed based on the extensive literature, and was sent to 500 C-PMs who had amassed at least five years' direct working experience in the construction industry. A total of 108 completed questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 21.6 percent. Based on the data collected, an integrated structural equation model of the stresses and performances of C-PMs was developed using Lisrel 8.0. Findings – The results of structural equation modelling reveal the following: job stress is the antecedent of burnout, while burnout can further predict physiological stress for C-PMs; job stress is negatively related only to their task performance; both burnout and physiological stress are negatively related to their organizational performance; and task performance leads positively to their interpersonal performance. Recommendations are given based on the findings to enhance their stress and performance levels. Originality/value – This study provides a comprehensive investigation into the impact of various types of stress on the performances of C-PMs. The result constitutes a significant step towards the stress management of C-PMs in the dynamic and stressful construction industry.

Mitchell, A, Frame, I, Coday, A and Hoxley, M (2011) A conceptual framework of the interface between the design and construction processes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 297–311.

Mohamed, S and Chinda, T (2011) System dynamics modelling of construction safety culture. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 266–81.

Tan, Y, Shen, L-Y and Langston, C (2011) A fuzzy approach for assessing contractors' competitiveness. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 18(03), 234–47.