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Chen, Q, Reichard, G and Beliveau, Y (2008) Multiperspective Approach to Exploring Comprehensive Cause Factors for Interface Issues. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 432–41.

Hassanein, A A and Hanna, R S (2008) Safety Performance in the Egyptian Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 451–5.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Egypt; Construction industry; Safety; Contractors;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:6(451)
Abstract:
This study presents the results of a questionnaire survey that was conducted among a selected sample of large-size contractors operating in Egypt, as well as a comparison of the safety approaches in both the United States and Egypt. The results revealed that safety programs applied by large-size contractors in Egypt were less formal than those applied by their American counterparts. Only a few companies out of the surveyed sample had accident records broken down by projects and provided workers with formal safety orientation. Finally, the study recommended that reforms in the way of the employer’s contribution to social insurance were necessary; thereby linking accident insurance costs to the contractor’s safety performance. This is meant to serve as a strong incentive for safety management.

Kim, D Y, Han, S H and Kim, H (2008) Discriminant Analysis for Predicting Ranges of Cost Variance in International Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 398–410.

Nasrallah, W F and Bou-Matar, R (2008) Exponential, Gamma, and Power Law Distributions in Information Flow on a Construction Site. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 442–50.

Rojas, E M and Kell, I (2008) Comparative Analysis of Project Delivery Systems Cost Performance in Pacific Northwest Public Schools. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 387–97.

Taylor, T R B and Ford, D N (2008) Managing Tipping Point Dynamics in Complex Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(06), 421–31.