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Castro-Lacouture, D, Süer, G A, Gonzalez-Joaqui, J and Yates, J K (2009) Construction Project Scheduling with Time, Cost, and Material Restrictions Using Fuzzy Mathematical Models and Critical Path Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1096–104.
Chen, P, Qiang, M and Wang, J N (2009) Project Management in the Chinese Construction Industry: Six-Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1016–26.
El Asmar, M, Hanna, A S and Chang, C (2009) Monte Carlo Simulation Approach to Support Alliance Team Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1087–95.
Hallowell, M R and Gambatese, J A (2009) Activity-Based Safety Risk Quantification for Concrete Formwork Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 990–8.
Ke, Y, Wang, S, Chan, A P and Cheung, E (2009) Research Trend of Public-Private Partnership in Construction Journals. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1076–86.
Lam, K, Ning, X and Lam, M C (2009) Conjoining MMAS to GA to Solve Construction Site Layout Planning Problem. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1049–57.
Ling, F Y Y, Pham, V M C and Hoang, T P (2009) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Firms: Case Study of Vietnam. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1105–13.
Moselhi, O and Alshibani, A (2009) Optimization of Earthmoving Operations in Heavy Civil Engineering Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 948–54.
Orabi, W, El-Rayes, K, Senouci, A B and Al-Derham, H (2009) Optimizing Postdisaster Reconstruction Planning for Damaged Transportation Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1039–48.
Prasertrungruang, T and Hadikusumo, B H W (2009) Modeling the Dynamics of Heavy Equipment Management Practices and Downtime in Large Highway Contractors. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 939–47.
Rajendran, S and Gambatese, J A (2009) Development and Initial Validation of Sustainable Construction Safety and Health Rating System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1067–75.
Rajendran, S, Gambatese, J A and Behm, M G (2009) Impact of Green Building Design and Construction on Worker Safety and Health. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1058–66.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Construction management; Design; Safety; Occupational health; Sustainable development;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2009)135:10(1058)
- Abstract:
Sustainable, or “green,” rating systems, such as the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), are leading to changes in the way owners, designers, and contractors approach the design, construction, and operation of buildings. The processes and features included in green design and construction may have positive and/or negative impacts on construction worker safety and health. This paper presents the findings of a research study of the impact of green building design and construction practices on construction worker safety and health. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable and lost time injury and illness data from green projects (as identified by LEED) and from nongreen projects was collected through a structured questionnaire survey. The data collected was analyzed to test for the presence of a difference in OSHA recordable incident rates (RIRs) and lost time case rates (LTCRs) between green and nongreen projects. It was found that there was suggestive, but inconclusive evidence of a statistically significant difference in the RIRs of the green and nongreen building projects included in the study. No statistically significant difference was found between the LTCRs for the green and nongreen projects included in the study. The study findings provide valuable information to the construction industry for the purposes of project safety planning and the assessment of safety and health on projects.
Shapira, A and Simcha, M (2009) Measurement and Risk Scales of Crane-Related Safety Factors on Construction Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 979–89.
Skibniewski, M J and Ghosh, S (2009) Determination of Key Performance Indicators with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems in Engineering Construction Firms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 965–78.
Taylor, J E, Levitt, R and Villarroel, J A (2009) Simulating Learning Dynamics in Project Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1009–15.
Tsai, J and Chi, C S F (2009) Influences of Chinese Cultural Orientations and Conflict Management Styles on Construction Dispute Resolving Strategies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 955–64.
Wang, P, Mohamed, Y, Abourizk, S M and Rawa, A R T (2009) Flow Production of Pipe Spool Fabrication: Simulation to Support Implementation of Lean Technique. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 1027–38.
Wang, Y, Goodrum, P M, Haas, C T and Glover, R W (2009) Analysis of Observed Skill Affinity Patterns and Motivation for Multiskilling among Craft Workers in the U.S. Industrial Construction Sector. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 135(10), 999–1008.