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Chinowsky, P, Diekmann, J and Galotti, V (2008) Social Network Model of Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 804–12.

Hartmann, T, Gao, J and Fischer, M (2008) Areas of Application for 3D and 4D Models on Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 776–85.

Leu, S and Lin, Y (2008) Project Performance Evaluation Based on Statistical Process Control Techniques. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 813–9.

Oo, B, Drew, D S and Lo, H (2008) Heterogeneous Approach to Modeling Contractors' Decision-to-Bid Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 766–75.

Rojas, E M (2008) Single versus Multiple Prime Contracting. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 758–65.

Sellés, M E, Rubio, J A and Mullor, J R (2008) Development of a Quantification Proposal for Hidden Quality Costs: Applied to the Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 749–57.

Showalter, W E and Halpin, D W (2008) Dynamic Programming Approach to Optimization of Site Remediation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 820–7.

Song, L and AbouRizk, S M (2008) Measuring and Modeling Labor Productivity Using Historical Data. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 786–94.

Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Glover, R W (2008) Craft Training Issues in American Industrial and Commercial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 134(10), 795–803.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction management; Labor; Personnel management; Training;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2008)134:10(795)
  • Abstract:
    The construction industry relies on skilled craft workers supplied through various training programs. Based on a nationwide survey of industry experts regarding craft training programs, this paper examines the current state and effectiveness of construction craft training via 93 respondents from a wide range of U.S. industrial and commercial construction firms and associated craft training centers. The study’s survey data allowed the writers to examine the major issues regarding craft training, such as the relative importance of basic core topics, training completion rates, the relation between trades’ engagement and training, and the barriers of advancing craft training in construction. The paper also uses the experts’ responses to estimate the benefits of craft training on productivity, turnover, absenteeism, safety, and rework. Various statistical methods are used to support the analysis. Problems are identified in craft training among the training programs examined and potential solutions for improving craft training effectiveness are suggested.