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Abdelaty, A F A (2017) Data-driven algorithms for enhanced transportation infrastructure asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Al Shalabi, F A (2016) BIM framework for energy and maintenance performance assessment for facility management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
AlBughdadi, A J M (2022) Advanced decision support tools for bridge asset management, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Azmy, N (2012) The role of team effectiveness in construction project teams and project performance, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Barbosa Resende, C (2021) Post-construction evaluation for work zones and construction engineers' training, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Barutha, P J (2018) Integrated project delivery for industrial projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Canales Fernandez, A R (2004) Developing effective integration between American supervisors and hispanic craft workers in construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: population; skills; workforce; communication; feedback; integration; training; United States; construction project; pavement; construction worker; employee
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- URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/305169718
- Abstract:
Hispanics are a large and growing part of the United States workforce. The U.S. Census Bureau showed Hispanics as the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority group in 2000. In addition, Hispanics are projected to make up 25% of the population of the United States by 2050. This has created several challenges for American construction companies. This study addresses the situation by investigating training needs for Hispanic construction craft workers as well as American supervisors in the State of Iowa and developing four construction-focused training courses that can be part of an effective training program to facilitate integration among them. The research methodology consisted of assessing the needs and interests of the participants, developing and delivering the training courses, and finally evaluating the ESL course effectiveness. Two independent surveys were conducted in order to evaluate current craft workers' and American supervisors' needs and interests at the jobsite. The results confirm that communication, mainly because of the language barrier, is the main concern for both the Hispanic workers and the English-speaking employees involved in construction projects. As a consequence, American supervisors communicate through a “Link-person”. This fact makes them extremely dependant on this person. The training courses were designed to help both American construction companies and their Hispanic labor force overcome the barriers that keep them from integrating into a work team and succeeding safely and productively. The English/Spanish as a Second Language Survival Course was developed to facilitate basic communication between Hispanic workers and their American supervisors using construction-focused terminology. The training course Stepping Up to Supervisor (SUTS) for Hispanic Construction Workers was developed to provide an effective tool to help companies promote Hispanic craft workers whose willingness and skills meet the requirements to advance to a supervisory position in an American construction company. Concrete Pavements: Construction basics is a course best suited for concrete road contractors. It is a helpful tool to train American supervisors to overcome the communication barrier with their Hispanic workers. Feedback from a follow-up evaluation of the construction focused ESL course strongly suggests that the course has been useful in terms of increased confidence and improved ability to communicate.
Christensen, A N (2019) Identifying private construction project owner inefficiencies that affect project goals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
El-adaway, I H (2008) Construction dispute mitigation through multi-agent based simulation and risk management modeling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Elmisalami, T E (2001) Developing a multi-attribute utility model (MAUM) for selecting information technologies in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Enz, D L (2009) Construction project administration and management for mitigating work zone crashes and fatalities: An integrated risk management model, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Gad, G M (2012) Effect of culture, risk, and trust on the selection of dispute resolution methods in international construction contracts, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Gao, Z (2004) Investigation of technologies to improve the visualization of design documents and construction process, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Harmelink, D J (1995) Linear scheduling model: The development of a linear scheduling model with microcomputer applications for highway construction project control, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Kaewmoracharoen, M (2009) Feasibility of visualization and simulation applications to improve work zone safety and mobility, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Kawal, D E (1970) A systems model of a construction firm, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Lueth, P L O (2008) The architectural design studio as a learning environment: A qualitative exploration of architecture design student learning experiences in design studios from first- through fourth-year, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Mahfouz, T S (2009) Construction legal support for differing site conditions (DSC) through statistical modeling and machine learning (ML), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
McCann, M (1986) An application of convex programming to construction scheduling, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Iowa State University.
Mohd Zainudin, N (2019) Identification and analysis of worker safety hazards in Midwest agribusiness construction work sites, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Iowa State University.
Nahvi, A (2019) Integrated stochastic economics performance evaluation of horizontal infrastructure systems, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Pinto Nunez, M D C (2017) Comprehensive partnering management model for highway construction projects delivered using traditional and alternative methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Rahbar, F (1997) Computer-aided parametric planning (CAPP), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Rueda-Benavides, J A (2016) Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity project selection framework using stochastic techniques, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Shrestha, K P (2016) Data analytics and visualization for enhanced highway construction cost indexes and as-built schedules, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Sirotiak, T L (2008) The effect of problem/project-based learning on a desired skill set for construction professionals, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Smadi, O G (2000) Knowledge-based expert system pavement management optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Talbot, J (2021) Understanding housing reconstruction in Puerto Rico after hurricanes Irma and Maria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Iowa State University.
Tapia, R M (2017) Linear scheduling and procurement tools to manage geotechnical risk in design-build construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.
Woldesenbet, A (2014) Highway infrastructure data and information integration & assessment framework: a data-driven decision-making approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University.