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Adeyemi, B S and Aigbavboa, C O (2024) An evaluation of the impacts of construction professionals’ conflict on performance in the Nigerian construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 469-82.
Aksenova, G and Oti-Sarpong, K (2024) Beyond “platformania” in the construction sector: Conceptualisations and implications of product platformisation in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 42(03), 229–50.
Amiri, O, Rahimi, M, Ayazi, A and Khazaeni, G (2024) Multi-criteria decision-making model for EPC contractor prequalification: a hybrid approach. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 369-85.
Azman, M A, Chuweni, N N, Muhamad Halil, F, Ku Azir, K M A, Lee, B L, Juhari, F N and Skitmore, M (2024) The impact of the change in institutional regulation on construction productivity: firm-level evidence in a developing economy. Construction Management and Economics, 42(03), 199–214.
Badi, S (2024) The role of blockchain in enabling inter-organisational supply chain alignment for value co-creation in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 42(03), 266–88.
Bergsdal, H, Brattebø, H and Müller, D B (2014) Dynamic material flow analysis for PCBs in the Norwegian building stock. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 359-70.
Devine-Wright, P, Wrapson, W, Henshaw, V and Guy, S (2014) Low carbon heating and older adults: comfort, cosiness and glow. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 288-99.
Dias, J L, Silva, A, Chai, C, Gaspar, P L and de Brito, J (2014) Neural networks applied to service life prediction of exterior painted surfaces. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 371-80.
Gallardo, C, Sandberg, N H and Brattebø, H (2014) Dynamic-MFA examination of Chilean housing stock: long-term changes and earthquake damage. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 343-58.
Gluch, P, Gustafsson, M, Thuvander, L and Baumann, H (2014) Charting corporate greening: environmental management trends in Sweden. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 318-29.
Hamilton, I G, Shipworth, D, Summerfield, A J, Steadman, P, Oreszczyn, T and Lowe, R (2014) Uptake of energy efficiency interventions in English dwellings. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 255-75.
Hoang, V, Susilawati, C and Raharjo, J P (2024) Analysis of productivity performance of real estate and construction firms in Indonesia. Construction Management and Economics, 42(03), 215–28.
Ilgın, H E, Karjalainen, M and Pelsmakers, S (2024) Finnish architects' attitudes towards multi-storey timber-residential buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 352-68.
Lees, T and Sexton, M (2014) An evolutionary innovation perspective on the selection of low and zero-carbon technologies in new housing. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 276-87.
Nath, A D, Hoque, M I, Datta, S D and Shahriar, F (2024) Various recycled steel fiber effect on mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 448-68.
Oke, A E, Kineber, A F, Albukhari, I and Dada, A J (2024) Modeling the robotics implementation barriers for construction projects in developing countries. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 386-409.
Olatunde, N A (2024) Stakeholder management strategies employed on building projects procured by private corporate organisations in south-western Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 430-47.
Schweber, L and Haroglu, H (2014) Comparing the fit between BREEAM assessment and design processes. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 300-17.
van Marrewijk, A, Veenswijk, M and Clegg, S (2014) Changing collaborative practices through cultural interventions. Building Research & Information, 42(03), 330-42.
van Wyk, L, Kajimo-Shakantu, K and Opawole, A (2024) Adoption of innovative technologies in the South African construction industry. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 410-29.
Walker, G H, Foscarin-Kosmetatou, S, Marr, S, Gillies, S and Lindsay, P (2024) Critical essay: sociotechnical construction. Construction Management and Economics, 42(03), 251–65.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Sociotechnical construction; human capital; teamworking; sectoral change;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2023.2260903
- Abstract:
The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme is the UK’s largest ever. The cultural value, funding model, risk profile, and fragility of the building exposes an uncomfortable truth. Construction business-as-usual has become an enterprise risk. Current levels of productivity, health, and wellbeing are not acceptable on a project of such high national importance. The Programme joins calls made in the Farmer Review, Project 13, the Construction Play Book , and now the Building Safety Bill for transformative change. It is in the unique position of being able to proactively drive this change. It is an exemplar project intended to deliver a learning legacy for the sector at large. It is also the first project to show an interest in a new approach called Sociotechnical Construction. The focus of this new approach is the joint optimization of socio/human and technical/organizational factors. The evidence points to these being instrumental in resolving the construction sector’s long-standing productivity and wellbeing paradox. This critical essay describes and defines Sociotechnical Construction, sets out the call to action, and presents the case for why it is needed now.
Zhalmurziyeva, K, Tokbolat, S, Durdyev, S, Mustafa, M Y and Karaca, F (2024) Assessment of sustainability indicators for urban water infrastructure in a developing country. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(03), 337-51.