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Gaps in Construction Workforce Management Research

Lerato Aghimien (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Douglas Aghimien (De Montfort University, United Kingdom/University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

Construction Workforce Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

ISBN: 978-1-83797-019-3, eISBN: 978-1-83797-018-6

Publication date: 12 February 2024

Abstract

The importance of humans to the successful delivery of construction projects has led to the emergence of research attention on construction workforce management. As such, this chapter uncovers emotional intelligence (EI) and the external environment as critical aspects of workforce management practices that have not gained substantial attention in past workforce management studies. While some theories and models (existing outside the construction domain) have considered the external environment, none of these models is specific to the construction industry. Furthermore, EI has received less attention within existing workforce management models. Through a review of related studies and theories, this chapter noted that the EI of construction workers and their senior management is crucial to the performance of these workers and the ultimate performance of their organisations. In the same vein, since construction organisations do not operate in silos, the external environment significantly influences the operations of organisations in the construction industry. The environment exact pressures that can influence workforce management practices and technological innovations construction organisations adopt.

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Aghimien, L., Aigbavboa, C.O. and Aghimien, D. (2024), "Gaps in Construction Workforce Management Research", Construction Workforce Management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 103-125. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83797-018-620241005

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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