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Ababutain, A Y (2002) A multi-criteria decision-making model for selection of BOT toll road proposals within the public sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Aktas, C B (2011) Impact of product lifetime on life cycle assessment results, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Aktas, E (2001) Structural design code calibration using reliability-based cost optimization, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Alkhathami, M M (2004) Examination of the correlation of critical success and delay factors in construction projects in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Almazroa, D A (2003) Project delivery system decision framework using the weighting factors and analytic hierarchy process methods, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Amruthapuri, R S G R (2021) Partnership between diverse stakeholders: A potential solution to issues migrant construction workers face in Bengaluru, India, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: construction sector; trust; construction site; wages; women; funding; government; partnership; construction worker; stakeholder; India; focus group; interview; participant observation
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2600709848
  • Abstract:
    While partnerships between diverse stakeholders could improve the lives of migrant construction workers (MCW) in Bengaluru, literature on partnerships is limited. The purpose of this dissertation is to: i) document the perspectives on the response to issues that MCW face, ii) identify opportunities for improving the response through partnerships. Guided by a theoretical framework I developed, I collected qualitative data using focus groups (n=3) and interviews (n=2) with female MCW/family members in small construction sites, informal settlements, and a company site; interviews with representatives of civil society organizations (CSO) (n=6), the construction sector (n=10) and the government (n=6); and participant observation in Bengaluru for eight months. I analyzed the data using a combination of predetermined and emergent themes and sub-themes. I worked with members of a community advisory board throughout the dissertation. I found MCW move to Bengaluru for job opportunities and better wages. In Bengaluru, MCW face substandard working and living conditions and limited access to services and resources, which affect women more adversely. While CSO, the construction sector, and the government have taken initiatives to improve MCW’ lives, their reach is limited with differences based on the setting. Partnerships, existing and potential, address access to services, skill development, infrastructure creation, and registration with social protection programs. Partnerships within stakeholders and those involving multiple stakeholders can increase partnership effectiveness. However, partnerships are not suited to address MCW’ rights and the needs of MCW in small construction sites. Participants did not volunteer solutions to issues female MCW/family members face. Funding, trust, wariness about CSO, slow government decision-making process, and fear of bureaucracy affect the formation and functioning of existing and potential partnerships.There is an opportunity to improve the existing response to issues MCW face through partnerships but with limitations. To overcome these limitations, empowering MCW is crucial. This study’s significance stems from completing stakeholder scoping and identifying issues that partnerships can address, which is the first step in establishing partnerships. Future research needs to explore further the factors that impact the functioning of partnerships and ways of mitigating them along with identifying mechanisms for upholding MCW’ rights.

Banawi, A A (2013) Improving construction processes by integrating lean, green, and six-sigma, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Bilec, M M (2007) A hybrid life cycle assessment model for construction processes, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Campion, N A (2015) Advancing life cycle assessment: Perspectives from the building and healthcare industries, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Hussain, M A D (2001) Value engineering expert system in suburban highway design (VEESSHD), Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Kalainesan, S (2007) Best management practices for highway construction site sedimentation basins, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Osman, A E (2006) Life cycle optimization model for integrated cogeneration and energy systems applications in buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Rajagopalan, N (2011) Residential life cycle assessment modeling for green buildings and building products, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.

Sanoubar, S (2022) Temporal and spatial considerations in maintenance planning, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Pittsburgh.