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Bello, A O, Abdulraheem, A A, Agboola, S A and Afolabi, O P (2025) Factors Influencing the Adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology in Developing Countries: An Examination of Nigerian Construction Industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 290–320.

Besiktepe, D, Bayhan, H G and Valdes-Vasquez, R (2025) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices Among Select Contractors: Insights from Social Media Analysis and Interviews. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 382–407.

Borg, J, Scott-Young, C M and Maqsood, T (2025) Preparing Project Management Professionals for Construction Careers: Australian Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Educators’ Role. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 346–70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Construction education; early career professionals; higher education; graduate development; project management students; work readiness;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2024.2384382
  • Abstract:
    Work-ready professionals serve as valuable organizational and industry resources. In the face of skills shortages in construction, it is imperative that graduates emerge well equipped for their careers in the industry. This study explores the role of educators in fostering work readiness in graduating project management (PM) professionals embarking on careers in construction. Seventy-five semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with five key stakeholder groups including PM students, early-career PM professionals, construction employers, PM professional body representatives, and PM university educators. In interviewing five key stakeholder groups, this study adopts a holistic approach to investigate the role of educators in preparing a work-ready next generation of construction PM professionals. Thematic analysis revealed that the stakeholders considered that educators’ responsibilities entailed: i) teaching content relevant to industry; ii) providing career education; iii) facilitating work experience; iv) refreshing curriculum; v) engaging in open dialogue with alumni; vi) possessing industry experience; and vii) engaging with industry. The findings contribute insights into the role of educators in preparing graduates for the industry. Educators delivering PM courses for graduates planning to work in construction may use the results of this research as a guide to assist them in fostering work readiness of future construction professionals.

Debs, L, Besiktepe, D, Talley, K G and Mosier, R (2025) Sense of Belonging of US Construction Students. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 321–45.

Elgamal, S, Ayer, S and Parrish, K (2025) A Review of VR in Undergraduate Construction Education and Training: Unveiling the Opportunities to Address Content Areas from ACCE’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 408–32.

McMichael, P S, Iglesias, M C, Johnston, J, Holley, P and Peresin, M S (2025) Case Study of Bio-Based Coagulation and Flocculation Systems to Treat Contaminants in Concrete Washout Water. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 21(03), 371–81.