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Habisreutinger, P and Gunderson, D E (2006) Real estate reuse opportunities within the regenesis project area: a case study. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 2(01), 53-63.

Holley, P W (2006) Effectiveness of IT-based course material: a case study in publishing and using a digital textbook for construction surveying. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 2(01), 29-41.

McConnell, C W, Gloeckner, G and Gilley, J (2006) Predictors of work injuries: a quantitative exploration of level of english proficiency as a predictor of work injuries in the construction industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 2(01), 3-28.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: safety; injury; English proficiency
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15503980500519585
  • Abstract:

    Both labor shortages and language barriers are present in some areas of the construction industry. These issues translate into higher than average accident and death rates seen among workers of Hispanic origin and the possible confounding effect of a language barrier. In order to address these concerns, an instrument was developed to identify the level of English proficiency. This was compared to injuries sustained on the job in the last 30 days. Participants were ranked on their level of English proficiency, and then divided into two groups. The middle group of predominately bilingual individuals was removed in order to maximize any differences between the two groups. The two groups were then compared based on the different independent variables identified in the research questions, as well as other possible relationships of interest as identified in the auxiliary findings. The overall findings of this research indicate no significant differences in work injuries when based on level of English proficiency. The study revealed the greater the English proficiency; the greater the likelihood a person would experience an injury. This contradicts some findings in the literature identifying Spanish speaking individuals as having a higher accident rate than their more English speaking counterparts.

White, N J (2006) Destruction of the contract through material changes. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 2(01), 43-51.