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Apipattanavis, S, Sabol, K, Molenaar, K R, Rajagopalan, B, Xi, Y, Blackard, B and Patil, S (2010) Integrated Framework for Quantifying and Predicting Weather-Related Highway Construction Delays. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1160–8.

Ashuri, B and Lu, J (2010) Time Series Analysis of ENR Construction Cost Index. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1227–37.

Bhargava, A, Anastasopoulos, P C, Labi, S, Sinha, K C and Mannering, F L (2010) Three-Stage Least-Squares Analysis of Time and Cost Overruns in Construction Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1207–18.

Blackman, I Q and Picken, D H (2010) Height and Construction Costs of Residential High-Rise Buildings in Shanghai. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1169–80.

Chen, J, Su, M and Huang, D (2010) Application of a SOM-Based Optimization Algorithm in Minimizing Construction Time for Secant Pile Wall. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1189–95.

Lingard, H, Francis, V and Turner, M (2010) Work-Family Conflict in Construction: Case for a Finer-Grained Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1196–206.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Personnel management; Human factors; Labor; Australia; Construction industry; Work-family conflict; Time-based conflict; Behavior-based conflict; Strain-based conflict; Family interference with work; Work interference with family;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000229
  • Abstract:
    A multidimensional work-family conflict (WFC) scale was tested using a sample of 169 workers in the Australian construction industry. The construction sample showed higher mean scores for time-based, strain-based, and behavior-based work-interference with family (WIF) than scores reported in international studies that have used the multidimensional scale. Waged construction workers, who work on-site in direct construction activity, reported higher levels of time-based and strain-based WIF than salaried workers, who work predominantly in office-based roles. Mean levels of family-interference with work (FIW) in the construction sample were generally comparable to levels reported in previous research. A principal components analysis revealed four clear dimensions of WFC. These dimensions were significantly correlated with other variables of theoretical relevance indicating acceptable criterion validity. The experience of WIF varied by workers’ employment situation, sex, and work location, while the experience of FIW varied by workers’ age. The results suggest that the use of global measures of WFC might mask important differences in construction workers’ experiences at the work-family interface.

Marsh, K and Fayek, A R (2010) SuretyAssist: Fuzzy Expert System to Assist Surety Underwriters in Evaluating Construction Contractors for Bonding. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1219–26.

Shepherd, S and Woskie, S R (2010) Case Study to Identify Barriers and Incentives to Implementing an Engineering Control for Concrete Grinding Dust. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1238–48.

Thal, A E, Cook, J J and White, E D (2010) Estimation of Cost Contingency for Air Force Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 136(11), 1181–8.