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Akin, S, Ergun, O, Surer, E and Gursel Dino, I (2021) An immersive performative architectural design tool with daylighting simulations: a building information modeling-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1319-44.
Aldossari, K M, Lines, B C, Smithwick, J B, Hurtado, K C and Sullivan, K T (2021) Best practices of organizational change for adopting alternative project delivery methods in the AEC industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1060-82.
Azman, M A, Hon, C K H, Xia, B, Lee, B L and Skitmore, M (2021) Product diversification and large construction firm productivity: the effect of institutional environments in Malaysia. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 994-1013.
Cattell, D W, Bowen, P A and Kaka, A P (2010) The risks of unbalanced bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 333–44.
Chen, Q, Hall, D M, Adey, B T and Haas, C T (2021) Identifying enablers for coordination across construction supply chain processes: a systematic literature review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1083-113.
Crosthwaite, D (2000) The international performance of British construction companies 1990-1996. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 280–90.
Cui, Q, Hastak, M and Halpin, D (2010) Systems analysis of project cash flow management strategies. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 361–76.
Dainty, A R J, Bagilhole, B M and Neale, R H (2000) Computer aided analysis of qualitative data in construction management research. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 226–33.
Dulaimi, M F, Alhashemi, M, Ling, F Y Y and Kumaraswamy, M (2010) The execution of public-private partnership projects in the UAE. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 393–402.
Durdyev, S (2021) Review of construction journals on causes of project cost overruns. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1241-60.
Elghaish, F, Abrishami, S, Hosseini, M R and Abu-Samra, S (2021) Revolutionising cost structure for integrated project delivery: a BIM-based solution. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1214-40.
Gage, S A and Graham, J M R (2000) Static split duct roof ventilators. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 234–44.
Galbraith, G H, Guo, J S and McLean, R C (2000) The effect of temperature on the moisture permeability of building materials. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 245–59.
Hallowell, M (2010) Safety risk perception in construction companies in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 403–13.
Hammond, S F, Gajendran, T, Savage, D A and Maund, K (2021) Unpacking the problems behind the limited green construction adoption: towards a theoretical model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 833-44.
Kalach, M, Abdul-Malak, M A and Srour, I (2021) Design information release under alternative design-construction modes. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 969-93.
Kern, A P, Postay, R, Schneck, E R, Mancio, M, González, M A S and Guerra, G (2021) Cost and environmental impacts reduction through building compactness. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1176-95.
Kim, S Y, Nguyen, M V and Dao, T T N (2021) Prioritizing complexity using fuzzy DANP: case study of international development projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1114-33.
Kumar, R, Iyer, K C and Singh, S P (2021) Understanding relationship between risks and claims for assessing risks with project data. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1014-37.
Lai, I K W and Lam, F K S (2010) Perception of various performance criteria by stakeholders in the construction sector in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 377–91.
Lai, J H K (2010) Operation and maintenance budgeting for commercial buildings in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 415–27.
Laryea, S and Watermeyer, R (2021) Structuring architectural competitions as a competitive procurement process. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 886-907.
Li, C Q (2000) A method for reliability-based economic design of building structures. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 260–7.
Liu, F, Wang, Y, Li, H and Zhou, X (2021) Influence of cooperative period of municipal PPPs on transaction cost – a case study. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1261-77.
Lyu, S, Hon, C K H, Chan, A P C, Javed, A A, Zhang, R P and Wong, F K W (2021) An exploratory study of safety communication networks of ethnic minority crews in the Hong Kong construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1156-75.
Newaz, M T, Jefferies, M, Davis, P R and Pillay, M (2021) Managerial implications for construction practices as a consequence of using a psychological contract of safety. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1134-55.
Nicholas, J, Holt, G D and Harris, P T (2000) Suppliers' debt collection and contractor creditworthiness evaluation. Building Research & Information, 28(04), 268–79.
Ofori-Boadu, A N, Owusu-Manu, D G, Edwards, D J and Asiseh, F (2021) A conceptual model of subcontractor development practices for LEED projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1196-213.
Raisbeck, P, Duffield, C and Xu, M (2010) Comparative performance of PPPs and traditional procurement in Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 28(04), 345–59.
Suresh, S, Renukappa, S, Abdul-Aziz, A R, Paloo, Y and Jallow, H (2021) Developments in the UK road transport from a smart cities perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 845-62.
Udawatta, N, Zuo, J, Chiveralls, K and Zillante, G (2021) From green buildings to living buildings? Rating schemes and waste management practices in Australian educational buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1278-94.
Vitorio Junior, P C and Kripka, M (2021) Fair wage potential as a tool for social assessment in building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1295-318.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: case study; construction; engineering
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-01-2020-0024
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Purpose: The fair wage potential (FWP) is a social assessment method that can serve as an important measure to estimate the related social impacts along a product’s life cycle; however, it does not admit a direct relation to the functional unit. This research presents the weighted fair wage potential (WFWP) method that relates the functional unit to the FWP. It is a simplified method to connect the material inventory to social data. This study aims to develop an approach to assess and choose the best construction typology for buildings based on the social sustainability of workers involved in the sectors. Design/methodology/approach: The study is presented in phases. Phase 1 selected and identified two Brazilian house projects, which were considered for the following processes: extraction of raw materials, manufacture of building materials and housing construction. Phase 2 assembled the social life cycle inventories and executed them using the social life cycle assessment (SLCA). The inventory of materials followed the functional unit: “1.0 m² of the built housing”, and the social inventory observed data extracted from the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD). The study considered the stakeholder category “worker” and analysed the impact subcategory “fair salary”. The study also divided the social data into categories: worker gender, worker race/colour, worker union and worker formality to analyse the impact of subcategories: “equal opportunities/discrimination”, “freedom of association and collective bargaining” and “social benefits/social security”. Phase 3 compared the projects according to the results from the SLCA. The FWP considers the wage paid at supply chain sectors, and the WFWP relates the functional unit to the social data. Findings: The results proved that the wages paid by the construction supply chain are fair. However, there are differences between the FWP of male and female workers, white and non-white workers, unionised and non-unionised workers and formal and informal workers. The study of the actual Brazilian minimum wage indicated that the FWP is sensitive to the reference wage to which the analysed wages paid are related. Considering the WFWP, the constructive typology employed in Project B can generate increased positive social impacts than Project A. The proposed study provides excellent results, and it can be adapted to different data to assess the social conditions of other countries and sectors. Research limitations/implications: There is not enough primary data available for the variables real wages and real working time; for this reason, these variables received secondary data. Another limitation is the data used for the year range, since Brazilian microdata do not include years before 2002 and years beyond 2015. Originality/value: The WFWP differs from the existing social sustainability studies because it relates the material information to social data; also, it defines the best option among the analysed alternatives, taking into consideration social sustainability, which enables the project design to go beyond technical aspects. The constructive typology and materials take into account the social sustainability of the construction supply chain, generating more sustainable projects and improving the circumstances of affected stakeholders.
Wang, D, Wang, X, Liu, M, Liu, H and Liu, B (2021) Managing public–private partnerships: a transmission pattern of underlying dynamics determining project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 1038-59.
Zhan, W, Pan, W and Chen, L (2021) Construction project productivity evaluation framework with expanded system boundaries. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(04), 863-85.