For many years, wage arrears have been a prevalent problem facing rural migrant workers in the construction sector in China. The difficulties of addressing wage arrears are multifaceted, but are clearly exacerbated by the complex layering of subcontracting that occurs in construction sector. In...

This paper examines the effect of unions on efficiency by estimating cost function systems over three different sets of construction projects. The results show that union contractors have greater economies of scale. This gives them a cost advantage in large commercial office buildings, but in...

The construction industry and its dispute -- Third party involvement in the resolution of construction contract disputes -- Resolutions imposed by a third party -- Consensual resolution of disputes -- Conciliation of construction contract disputes in Ireland -- The use of other alternative...

The construction industry is a huge employer all over the world, but due to the project-based nature of construction, opportunities to improve pay, conditions and use of technology are often overlooked. The lack of attention to workforce management issues in the construction industry contributes...

Construction is the second major economic activity in India and the construction workers constitute a major section of the workforce. They suffered from a lack of employment due to COVID-19 lockdown enforced by the government. The study was done in Madurai in Tamil Nadu. It aimed to study the...

Prevailing wage laws, which require that construction workers employed by private contractors on public projects be paid at least the wages and benefits that are "prevailing" for similar work in or near the locality in which the project is located, have been the focus of an extensive policy...

Construction firms are now seeking professionals with better management and leadership skills rather than technical skills. Employees are an important part of any industry and their job satisfaction affects the turnover rate and productivity of a company. This study was planned specially to...