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Chakravarty, S (2002) Essays on contracting in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Cooper, L P (2008) How project teams conceive of and manage pre-quantitative risk, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Davtalab, O (2018) A data driven software platform for process automation, planning and inspection of contour crafting large-scale robotic 3D printing system, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Lacey, W E (1964) Change order procedures and practices in California school construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Melbourne, R E (1996) Advance base construction by civilian contractors in war zones, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Patterson, M R (2017) Skin fit and retrofit: Challenging the sustainability of curtainwall practice in tall buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

Pyram, S C (2023) An exploratory study of women's advancement in the construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , University of Southern California.

  • Type: Thesis
  • Keywords: motivation; population; workforce; leadership; United States; gap analysis; women
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  • URL: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2861503058
  • Abstract:
    This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the knowledge, motivation, and organizational influences that support women’s advancement in the construction industry. The study used the conceptual framework of gap analysis developed by Clark and Estes. This study was important because women represent more than half of the population in the United States yet make up a small percentage of the industry’s workforce. Understanding the influences contributing to this phenomenon of the low number of women achieving success in technical positions in this industry can help create an environment conducive to increasing women’s leadership. It is estimated that 50% of the current construction workforce will be retiring in the near future, so the industry must create an environment that recruits, retains, and develops women as an integral part of the workforce. For the industry, women are an untapped resource for addressing the upcoming workforce shortage. The study revealed three key findings. First, the industry has not fully embraced a DE&I work environment. Second, women’s confidence in their abilities shapes their success, and third, women’s success in the industry requires effective and intentional mentorship.