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Ahadzie, D K, Proverbs, D G and Olomolaiye, P O (2008) Model for Predicting the Performance of Project Managers at the Construction Phase of Mass House Building Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 618–29.

Easa, S M and Hossain, K M A (2008) New Mathematical Optimization Model for Construction Site Layout. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 653–62.

Giritli, H and Civan, I (2008) Personality Study of Construction Professionals in the Turkish Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 630–4.

Hegazy, T and Menesi, W (2008) Delay Analysis under Multiple Baseline Updates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 575–82.

Imriyas, K, Low, S P, Teo, A L and Chan, S L (2008) Premium-Rating Model for Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 601–17.

Kataoka, M (2008) Automated Generation of Construction Plans from Primitive Geometries. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 592–600.

Koo, D and Ariaratnam, S T (2008) Application of a Sustainability Model for Assessing Water Main Replacement Options. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 563–74.

Leung, M, Chan, Y and Olomolaiye, P (2008) Impact of Stress on the Performance of Construction Project Managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 644–52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Project management; Managers; Personnel management;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:8(644)
  • Abstract:
    The work of construction project managers (CPMs) is often highly stressful, due to time pressures, and due to the uncertainties and the dynamic social structure involved in construction projects. This study aims to investigate the impact of stress on the performance of CPMs. Correlation analysis and structural equation modeling are employed to uncover the relationships between different types of stress (i.e., objective stress, burnout, and physiological stress) and the work performances (i.e., task performance, interpersonal performance, and organizational performance) of CPMs. Data were collected from 108 CPMs who work in a variety of construction sectors, including prime contractors, subcontractors, developers, consultant firms, and the public sector. Results showed that (1) objective stress reduces the task performance of CPMs while burnout can have a positive effect on it; (2) interpersonal performance is maximized with a moderate level of objective stress (i.e., an inverted-U-shaped relationship between these two variables) and increases in line with the improvement of the task performance of individuals; and (3) organizational performance has U-shaped relationships with both burnout and physiological stresses and is worsened by objective stress. Last, it is suggested to stakeholders that regular reviews of job allocation, stress appraisals, stress management workshops, group or individual counseling, and psychological treatment or physiotherapy be carried out to optimize the stress and the performance of CPMs.

Leung, M, Chan, Y, Chong, A and Sham, J F (2008) Developing Structural Integrated Stressor–Stress Models for Clients’ and Contractors’ Cost Engineers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 635–43.

Walters, R, Jaselskis, E, Zhang, J, Mueller, K and Kaewmoracharoen, M (2008) Using Scanning Lasers to Determine the Thickness of Concrete Pavement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(08), 583–91.