Abstract: The large share of engineers employed in construction are also employed in management positions. They come to the industry with particular sets of abilities and expectations as to what they want from their job. The jobs ...

Abstract: Managers are charged with managing the resources of organizations to fulfill the objectives of the organization. Their ability to do this is significantly influenced by the prevailing culture of the organization. Efforts ...

Abstract: What causes people to be motivated and how that motivation is channeled are examined. Alderfer's theory of needs states that people are motivated because of their needs. How motivation is channeled was examined using ...

Abstract: Construction has typically been viewed as a production process, with the product being the completed facility. In addition to providing this product, contractors also provide service. Construction is examined in terms of ...

Abstract: Labor has a significant influence on construction productivity. The level of productivity is a result of the driving, induced, and restraining forces acting upon workers. These forces act positively and negatively with ...

Abstract: A survey was conducted on contractors, labor union officials, owners, and designers to gather data on the extent and cost of substance abuse in the engineering and construction industry. Approximately 10% of the persons ...

Abstract: The construction process involves the interaction of equipment, manpower, and material. Each construction project begins with performance goals for cost, schedule, safety, etc. When actual performance differs from exected ...

Abstract: The rate of change in the external environments of construction organizations is increasing, which necessitates that increased attention be paid to strategic planning and, in particular, strategic planning for human resource ...