1st Edition

Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries

132 Pages
by Routledge

132 Pages
by Routledge

132 Pages
by Routledge

Low construction labour productivity and the inadequate welfare of construction workers are consistent challenges in developing countries. These challenges are partially due to shortcomings situated in the Decent Work Agenda. This book proposes ways of sustaining construction labour productivity through fulfilling the Decent Work Agenda. This is a unique area of focus that is essential to... Read more

LIST OF TABLES

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

CHAPTER 1 - BACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2- DECENT WORK OBJECTIVES FOR MONITORING CONSTRUCTION LABOUR PERFORMANCE

CHAPTER 3 - DECENT WORK CONDITIONS FOR IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION LABOUR PRODUCTIVITY IN ZIMBABWE

CHAPTER 4 - CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENHANCED SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ SOCIAL SECURITY

CHAPTER 5 - PEOPLE-CENTRED MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ PRODUCTIVITY

CHAPTER 6 - SUSTAINABILITY LEARNING FOR SKILLED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS’ PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

CHAPTER 7 - DECENT WORK IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES’ CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES: CASE STUDIES

CHAPTER 8 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Biography

Tirivavi Moyo, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying at the Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa. He is an upcoming researcher with several publications on construction economics issues and holds a PhD in Construction Economics. He has a passion for decent work, sustainable construction and productivity.

Gerrit Crafford, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Quantity Surveying at the Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. He is a results-driven, independent, determined and resourceful construction economics academic. Dr Crafford has an established domestic research track record and enjoys international recognition for his research outputs' quality and impact. He has research interests in higher education teaching and learning and business strategy. Dr Crafford envisions driving strategic innovation in an international institution or organisation in his ideal future.

Fidelis Emuze, PhD, is a Professor and Head of the Department of Built Environment at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), South Africa. Lean construction, health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability constitute the primary research interest of Dr Emuze, a National Research Foundation-rated researcher who has published over 270 research outputs and received over 25 awards and recognitions. Dr Emuze is the editor of Value and Waste in Lean Construction and Valuing People in Construction, and co-editor of Construction Health and Safety in Developing Countries. Dr Emuze authored Construction Safety Pocketbook for South Africa in 2020. Dr Emuze is the International Coordinator of CIB W123 – People in Construction Working Commission.