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Charkhakan, M H and Heravi, G (2023) Quantifying the predictability and preventability of conflicts between construction project parties. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1932-50.

Chew, M Y L (2002) Resistance of polyurethane sealants to hot water. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 367–71.

Choy, L H T, Ho, W K O and Mak, S W K (2012) Housing attributes and Hong Kong real estate prices: a quantile regression analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 359-66.

Jacobsson, M and Linderoth, H C J (2012) User perceptions of ICT impacts in Swedish construction companies: 'it's fine, just as it is'. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 339-57.

Kerali, A G and Thomas, T H (2002) Effect of mix retention and curing on low-cement walling blocks. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 362–6.

Khanh, H D, Kim, S Y and Linh, L Q (2023) Construction productivity prediction through Bayesian networks for building projects: case from Vietnam. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2075-100.

Kohler, N and Lutzkendorf, T (2002) Integrated life-cycle analysis. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 338–48.

Liang, R, Li, R, Yan, X, Xue, Z and Wei, X (2023) Evaluating and selecting the supplier in prefabricated megaprojects using extended fuzzy TOPSIS under hesitant environment: a case study from China. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1902-31.

Lingard, H C, Cooke, T and Blismas, N (2012) Designing for construction workers' occupational health and safety: a case study of socio-material complexity. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 367-82.

Liu, L, Wang, X and Sheng, Z (2012) Achieving ambidexterity in large, complex engineering projects: a case study of the Sutong Bridge project. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 399-409.

Maharjan, S, Shrestha, P P and Srirangam, D (2023) Impact of mobilization costs on schedule performance of highway projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2008-25.

Mansoori, S, Harkonen, J and Haapasalo, H (2023) Productization and product structure enabling BIM implementation in construction. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2155-84.

Moshtaghian, F and Noorzai, E (2023) Integration of risk management within the building information modeling (BIM) framework. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1951-77.

Osuizugbo, I C, Kukoyi, P O, Abisuga, A O and Ibrahim, K (2023) Choosing to be a craftsperson: factors influencing career decision-making among apprentices. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2026-47.

Pham, H T, Pham, T, Truong Quang, H and Dang, C N (2023) Impact of transformational leadership on green learning and green innovation in construction supply chains. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1883-901.

Qabaja, M and Tenekeci, G (2023) Nexus between construction sector and economic indicators for Turkey and European Union evidenced by panel data analysis. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1978-2007.

Sena, T C and Fabricio, M M (2023) Framework proposal for BIM implementation in Brazilian construction and development companies. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2101-23.

Sompolgrunk, A, Banihashemi, S, Hosseini, M R, Golzad, H and Hajirasouli, A (2023) An integrated model of BIM return on investment for Australian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2048-74.

Stasinopoulos, T N (2023) Comparing insolation on building façades in five different climates. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1835-63.

Straub, A (2002) Strategic technical management of housing stock: lessons from Dutch housing associations. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 372–81.

Tam, C M, Tam, V W Y and Zeng, S X (2002) Environmental Performance Evaluation (EPE) for construction. Building Research & Information, 30(05), 349–61.

Wuni, I Y, Shen, G Q and Saka, A B (2023) Computing the severities of critical onsite assembly risk factors for modular integrated construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 1864-82.

Zhang, Q, Oo, B L and Lim, B T H (2023) Key practices and impact factors of corporate social responsibility implementation: Evidence from construction firms. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(05), 2124-54.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: cfa; construction industry; corporate social responsibility; efa; impact factors; practices; sustainable construction; sustainable development; top-tier contractors
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-11-2020-0973
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: The ability of construction firms to become more environmentally conscious and socially responsible for their business activities has been touted as the key driver for improved individual firms’ competitiveness. This study explores the key dimensions of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and their impact factors among construction firms. Design/methodology/approach: Through the institutional, stakeholders and self-determination theories, this study proposed a conceptual framework of CSR implementation. For its validation, data were collected from 90 top-tier construction firms using an online survey and analyzed via a two-pronged factor analysis method. Findings: The empirical results demonstrate that the CSR practices of construction firms include eight key dimensions, e.g. shareholders’ interests, government commitment and CSR institutional arrangement. The three key groups of impact factor of CSR implementation are (1) identified factors (i.e. contractors’ perceived importance of CSR practices); (2) external institutional factors (i.e. coercive and normative factors and mimetic factors); and (3) intrinsic factors (i.e. strategic business direction, resource and capability and organizational culture). Practical implications: The research findings inform the practitioners about how to enact, manage and improve firms’ socially responsible goals so as to fulfill their key stakeholders’ requirements and expectations and thus enhance their legitimacy in construction businesses. Originality/value: This study contributes to CSR knowledge by identifying and empirically demonstrating valid measurements of the key dimensions of practices and impact factors toward CSR implementation by construction firms.

Zimina, D, Ballard, G and Pasquire, C (2012) Target value design: using collaboration and a lean approach to reduce construction cost. Construction Management and Economics, 30(05), 383-98.