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Aibinu, A A, Ling, F Y Y and Ofori, G (2011) Structural equation modelling of organizational justice and cooperative behaviour in the construction project claims process: contractors' perspectives. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 463–81.
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Cole, R J (2001) Lessons learned, future directions and issues for GBC. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 355–73.
Deal, B (2001) Ecological urban dynamics: the convergence of spatial modelling and sustainability. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 381–93.
Elkabalawy, M and Moselhi, O (2022) Optimized resource-constrained method for project schedule compression. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2106-29.
Gambatese, J A and Hallowell, M (2011) Factors that influence the development and diffusion of technical innovations in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 507–17.
Garay, A, Ruiz, A and Guevara, J (2022) Dynamic evaluation of thermal comfort scenarios in a Colombian large-scale social housing project. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 1909-30.
Gunduz, M and Al-Naimi, N H (2022) Construction projects delay mitigation using integrated balanced scorecard and quality function deployment. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2073-105.
Hon, C K H, Sun, C, Xia, B, Jimmieson, N L, Way, K A and Wu, P P Y (2022) Applications of Bayesian approaches in construction management research: a systematic review. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2153-82.
Hou, W and Wang, L (2022) Research on the refinancing capital structure of highway PPP projects based on dynamic capital demand. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2047-72.
Jarkas, A and Horner, M (2011) Revisiting the applicability of learning curve theory to formwork labour productivity. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 483–93.
John, S T, Mohan, A, Philip, M S, Sarkar, P and Davis, R (2022) An IoT device for striking of vertical concrete formwork. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 1991-2010.
Kim, Y W, Han, S, Shin, S and Choi, K (2011) A case study of activity‐based costing in allocating rebar fabrication costs to projects. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 449–61.
Koc, K and Gurgun, A P (2022) Ambiguity factors in construction contracts entailing conflicts. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 1946-64.
Larsson, N K and Cole, R J (2001) Green building challenge: the development of an idea. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 45.
Liou, F m, Yang, C h, Chen, B and Chen, W (2011) Identifying the Pareto‐front approximation for negotiations of BOT contracts with a multi‐objective genetic algorithm. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 535–48.
Luo, L, Zhang, L, Zheng, X and Wu, G (2022) A hybrid approach for investigating impacts of leadership dynamics on project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 1965-90.
Mackley, C J and Milonas, S (2001) Knowledge transfer and Green Building Challenge. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 54.
Pemsel, S and Widén, K (2011) Bridging boundaries between organizations in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 495–506.
Plessis, C d (2001) Sustainability and sustainable construction: the African context. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 374–80.
Rahmani, F, Scott-Young, C, Tadayon, A and van der Walt, J D (2022) Team composition in relational contracting (RC) in large infrastructure projects: a Belbin’s team roles model approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2027-46.
Said, H, Mali, A and Deshmukh, A (2022) Identification and assessment of the unionization factors of the US electrical construction trade. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2207-31.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: construction; management; questionaire survey; strategic management
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-12-2020-1062
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Purpose: Construction trade unions have been a vital force in improving the job standards and wellbeing of trade workers. However, the union membership in the construction industry has dropped by half between 1983 and 2017. The objective of this study is to identify and assess the controlling factors of construction electrical trade unionization in the United States. Design/methodology/approach: The study involved four main steps. Literature review and industry townhall meetings were conducted to identify the electrical trade unionization factors. A new unionization trend metric was developed using available union market share data to quantify the growth and decline of local unions. Mixed-mode surveying was used to collect questionnaire and interview data on the unionization factors in different local units of the electrical trade union. Finally, the survey data from the questionnaire and interviews were merged and their correlation with the unionization trend data was assessed. Findings: The study found that the unionization of this specialty trade is dependent on increasing the crew ratio, expanding the non-apprenticeship union membership program, organizing larger contractors, and continuing the union focus on public and heavy industrial projects. Originality/value: The study contributes to the construction management body of knowledge by providing a data-driven industry-wide assessment of the factors that affect electrical construction unionization. The study advances the understanding of construction trade unions by narrowing the theory-practice knowledge gap, illustrating the use of macro quantitative empirical research methods, and developing a new unionization trend metric.
Shah, R K and Dawood, N (2011) An innovative approach for generation of a time location plan in road construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 435–48.
Theaker, I G and Cole, R J (2001) The role of local governments in fostering 'green' buildings: a case study. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 394–408.
Thomas Ng, S, Fan, R Y C and Wong, J M W (2011) An econometric model for forecasting private construction investment in Hong Kong. Construction Management and Economics, 29(05), 519–34.
Todd, J A, Crawley, D, Geissler, S and Lindsey, G (2001) Comparative assessment of environmental performance tools and the role of the Green Building Challenge. Building Research & Information, 29(05), 324–35.
Wang, P, Fenn, P, Wang, K and Huang, Y (2022) A Bayesian belief network predictive model for construction delay avoidance in the UK. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2011-26.
Zhang, N, Deng, X, Hwang, B G, Bi, M and Mahmoudi, A (2022) A novel approach to selecting the best partner for high-speed rail firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 29(05), 2130-52.