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Bohn, J S and Teizer, J (2010) Benefits and Barriers of Construction Project Monitoring Using High-Resolution Automated Cameras. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 632–40.

Chua, D K H, Yeoh, K W and Song, Y (2010) Quantification of Spatial Temporal Congestion in Four-Dimensional Computer-Aided Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 641–9.

Geem, Z W (2010) Multiobjective Optimization of Time-Cost Trade-Off Using Harmony Search. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 711–6.

Love, P E D, Edwards, D J and Irani, Z (2010) Work Stress, Support, and Mental Health in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 650–8.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Australia; Construction management; Human factors; Social factors; Australia; Construction; Mental health; Stress; Social support;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000165
  • Abstract:
    Construction professionals are subjected to a plethora of occupational demands that can have a negative effect on their psychological wellbeing. Such demands can have an adverse influence on individual and organizational performance. To investigate the nature of self and social supports and mental health among construction professionals, an exploratory study was undertaken using the Stress and Mental Health Survey. The survey was distributed to construction professionals throughout Australia and 449 responses were received. Analysis revealed that those working for a contracting organization on-site reported higher levels of poor mental health and greater work stress than consultants. Those working on-site also experienced greater levels of self-stress, whereas consultants reported higher levels of self and work support. Work support was a significant predictor of poor mental health for consultants. Good health, however, was predicted by self, situational, and work support, whereas those working for a contractor only self-support predicated good mental health. It is concluded that while supports are essential in the fostering of good mental health, the absence of these supports can have a significant impact on poor mental health.

Marzouk, M, Abdallah, M and El-Said, M (2010) Modeling Microtunneling Projects using Computer Simulation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 670–82.

Park, M, Lee, M, Lee, H and Hwang, S (2010) Boost, Control, or Both of Korean Housing Market: 831 Countermeasures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 693–701.

Sacks, R and Partouche, R (2010) Empire State Building Project: Archetype of “Mass Construction”. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 702–10.

Sarkar, D and Dutta, G (2010) Design and Application of Risk Adjusted Cumulative Sum for Strength Monitoring of Ready Mixed Concrete. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 623–31.

Sugimoto, M and Asanprakit, A (2010) Stack Pipe Model for Pipe Jacking Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 683–92.

Zhao, Z Y, Lv, Q L, Zuo, J and Zillante, G (2010) Prediction System for Change Management in Construction Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(06), 659–69.