The research reported in this paper documents an action research study undertaken in the Australian construction sector to explore supply chain economic policy implementation for sectoral change by two government agencies.

The draft Premises Standards are intended to make public buildings more accessible for people with mobility, vision and hearing impairments. If introduced, the Premises Standards will have a widespread impact, improving building accessibility for new buildings and existing buildings undergoing significant upgrades. In addition to providing better access to buildings, the Premises Standards are also...

Justice Murray Wilcox’s report, Transition to Fair Work Australia for the Building and Construction Industry, made recommendations on the structure and powers of the specialist division that would replace the ABCC.

This publication presents real-world case studies to combine theory and practice to describe the economic structural and behavioural characteristics of sectors integral to the construction industry performance. It details 'everyday' experiences and procurement decisions made by people in firms in the industry related to projects as they seek out other firms to work with during...

As the UAE undergoes one of the largest construction booms in the world, at least half a million migrant construction workers are employed there. Behind the glitter and luxury, the experiences of these migrant workers present a much less attractive picture-of wage exploitation, indebtedness to unscrupulous recruiters, and working conditions that are hazardous to the...