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Agyekum, K, Ghansah, F A, Tetteh, P A and Amudjie, J (2021) The role of project managers (PMs) in construction health and safety implementation in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 245-62.

Falaq Assad, N, Edwards, D J, Shelbourn, M, Martek, I, Wellington Didibhuku Didibhuku, T and El-Gohary, H (2021) Comparison of modular and traditional UK housing construction: a bibliometric analysis. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 164-86.

Hosseini, M R, Edwards, D J, Singh, T, Martek, I and Amos, D (2021) Engineering project networks: providing “sustainable work systems" for construction knowledge workers. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 21-40.

Irewolede Aina, I, Godwin Iroroakpo, I and Michael Gbolagade, O (2021) Key training practice indicators for optimal site supervisors' utilisation in construction firms. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 149-63.

Jafari, K G, Nozhat Sadat Ghazi, S and Noorzai, E (2021) BIM-based integrated solution for analysis and management of mismatches during construction. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 81-102.

Johnson, A, Rotimi, J O B and Wilkinson, S (2021) An evaluation of risk factors impacting project budget performance in New Zealand. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 41-61.

Mahdizadeh, H and Nor Mariah, A (2021) Numerical study of heat transfer in 90° bend tube by AI<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nano fluids using fluid injection. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 127-48.

Moeti, M, Jacques, E, Feng, W and North, C (2021) Modelling the effect of computation sampling on insight error in computational fluid dynamics scientific simulation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 263-90.

Naga Vamsi Krishna, J, Kota, S and Venkataraman, P B (2021) An impact of simulation labs on engineering students' academic performance: a critical Investigation. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 103-26.

Prachi Vinod, I, Gangadhar, M and Deepak, M D (2021) Identifying the performance areas affecting the project performance for Indian construction projects. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 1-20.

Radebe, T B, Huan, Z and Baloyi, J (2021) Simulation of eutectic plates in medium refrigerated transport. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 62-80.

Sharma, R (2021) Effect of wastes and admixtures on compressive strength of concrete. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 219-44.

Sun, Q, He, L, Ding, F, Chen, X, Ding, L and Tu, Y (2021) Modeling and analysis of structure parameters on the lifting force for power catwalk. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 187-202.

Wang, Y, Lin, M, Xu, K, Zhang, S and Ma, H (2021) Energy consumption analysis of glass house using electrochromic window in the subtropical region. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 203-18.

Zaheer, M I, Ajayi, S O, Sambo Lyson, Z, Oyegoke, A and Kazemi, H (2021) Understanding the key competencies of market-ready building surveying graduates from employers' perspectives. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(1), 291-314.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building surveying; performance; skills; standards; time management; building surveyor; client; employer; graduate; roles; factor analysis
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JEDT-01-2020-0012
  • Abstract:
    This study aims to investigate the various competencies a graduate should hold to prepare them for graduate building surveying roles from employers' perspective. This study uses a sequential exploratory mixed-method approach by informing a quantitative study with the finding from a qualitative study. Based on exploratory factor analysis, the study found that 13 essential competencies are valued by the employers when recruiting building surveying graduates, as they are requisites for effective job performance. Personal management skills, technical surveying knowledge and knowledge of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyor standards are the essential competencies based on the level of variance extracted by the three components. Other competency categories include client management skills, being goal-driven and self-motivated, optimistic personality traits, strong mental resilience, building maintenance and management knowledge and time management skills, among others that are explained in the paper. The essential competencies were dependent on maintaining a balance between knowledge, skills and personality-based competencies. Measures and approaches for gaining the essential competencies, as well as their level of significance, are further discussed. The study will be of significant benefits to employers of graduate building surveyors, academic institutions that are seeking to improve their graduate employability, as well as students who are preparing for the world of work.