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Aboagye-Nimo, E, Wood, H and Collison, J (2019) Complexity of women’s modern-day challenges in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2550–65.

Hampton, P, Chinyio, E A and Riva, S (2019) Framing stress and associated behaviours at work. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2566–80.

Jin, Z, Gambatese, J, Liu, D and Dharmapalan, V (2019) Using 4D BIM to assess construction risks during the design phase. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2637–54.

M.D., D and Mahesh, G (2019) Developing a knowledge-based safety culture instrument for construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2597–613.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Knowledge management; Construction; Questionnaire survey; Construction safety;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0969-9988
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-09-2018-0383
  • Abstract:
    Harnessing the power of knowledge management is important for minimizing accidents occurring at construction projects. Yet, knowledge management is a neglected dimension when developing safety culture in the construction industry. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to develop a knowledge-based safety culture questionnaire and examine its validity and reliability in the Indian context. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was formulated after identifying 69 influencing factors from a thorough literature review. In total, 210 valid responses were obtained from key stakeholders operating in Indian construction industry. Reliability and validity of the measurement scale were examined by factor analysis and inter-item correlation test. Comparison of knowledge-based safety culture scores across several demographic profiles of the respondents was utilized for testing discriminant validity. Findings Results suggest that the new instrument appears to be a reliable, valid and sensitive instrument that will contribute in examining the effect of key factors that influence the importance of the knowledge dimension toward developing safety culture in the construction industry. Originality/value The measurement tool developed in this study focuses on considering the importance of knowledge management in enhancing safety culture of the construction industry. This instrument can be utilized to compare the level of safety culture among key stakeholders of construction projects. This paper can contribute to the promotion of safety theory in Indian construction industry and provide practical implications for construction enterprises when they engage in improving safety conditions in their organizations.

Manu, P, Poghosyan, A, Mahamadu, A, Mahdjoubi, L, Gibb, A, Behm, M and Akinade, O O (2019) Design for occupational safety and health: key attributes for organisational capability. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2614–36.

Mzyece, D, Ndekugri, I E and Ankrah, N A (2019) Building information modelling (BIM) and the CDM regulations interoperability framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2682–704.

Nnaji, C, Gambatese, J, Karakhan, A and Eseonu, C (2019) Influential safety technology adoption predictors in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2655–81.

Oswald, D, Sherratt, F and Smith, S (2019) Managing production pressures through dangerous informality: a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2581–96.

Regis, M F, Alberte, E P V, Lima, D d S and Freitas, R L S (2019) Women in construction: shortcomings, difficulties, and good practices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2535–49.

Rodrigues Santos de Melo, R and Bastos Costa, D (2019) Integrating resilience engineering and UAS technology into construction safety planning and control. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2705–22.

Sherratt, F and Ivory, C (2019) Managing “a little bit unsafe”: complexity, construction safety and situational self-organising. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(11), 2519–34.