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Azman, M A, Lee, B L, Rahman, R A and Ballesteros-Pérez, P (2026) Ownership and contracting specialization: unlocking the productivity of construction firms in hybrid market economies. Construction Management and Economics, 44(01), 61–78.
Gurmu, A T (2026) Econometric analysis of macroeconomic factors influencing construction labour productivity at industry level: evidence from Australia. Construction Management and Economics, 44(01), 23–40.
Hatayama, H and Tahara, K (2016) Using decomposition analysis to forecast metal usage in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 63-72.
Holmes, S H, Phillips, T and Wilson, A (2016) Overheating and passive habitability: Indoor health and heat indices. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 1-19.
Huuhka, S and Lahdensivu, J (2016) Statistical and geographical study on demolished buildings. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 73-96.
Kleemann, F, Lederer, J, Aschenbrenner, P, Rechberger, H and Fellner, J (2016) A method for determining buildings' material composition prior to demolition. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 51-62.
Leder, S, Newsham, G R, Veitch, J A, Mancini, S and Charles, K E (2016) Effects of office environment on employee satisfaction: A new analysis. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 34-50.
Madanayake, U H, Ayinla, K O and Saka, A B (2026) An investigation of learner types and their unique preferences on the work-based learning (WBL) model: a case of quantity surveying apprenticeship. Construction Management and Economics, 44(01), 1–22.
Parkinson, T, de Dear, R and Candido, C (2016) Thermal pleasure in built environments: Alliesthesia in different thermoregulatory zones. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 20-33.
Simpson, S, Banfill, P, Haines, V, Mallaband, B and Mitchell, V (2016) Energy-led domestic retrofit: Impact of the intervention sequence. Building Research & Information, 44(01), 97-115.
Yap, J B H, Tan, K L and Skitmore, M (2026) Constructing ethics resilience: unveiling preventive strategies for compliance in the Malaysian construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 44(01), 41–60.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Ethical strategies; construction industry; unethical practices; factor analysis;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0144-6193
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01446193.2025.2574287
- Abstract:
Unethical practices in the construction industry pose a major challenge worldwide, demanding effective strategies for prevention. This study explores preventive measures and their key determinants to strengthen efforts against unethical behaviour. Through a literature review, 22 preventive strategies were identified to mitigate unethical practices. These were evaluated using a survey among Malaysian construction professionals, providing firsthand insights from industry experts. Factor analysis revealed five key constructs influencing their effectiveness: (1) managerial, (2) regulatory, (3) probing, (4) promotional, and (5) reactive. Leadership, communication, debarment and blacklisting, checks and balances, and rigorous supervision emerged as the most influential strategies. Synthesising these findings with theoretical perspectives, the study develops the Ethics Resilience Framework for Construction Governance—a holistic, multi-level model linking theory, empirical evidence, and policy. The research offers practical recommendations for professionals and policymakers in addressing unethical practices within Malaysia’s construction sector. By tackling the challenges faced by developing countries, this study proposes actionable approaches for ethical enhancement. Ultimately, it contributes significantly to both research and practice in construction ethics.