Ethical construction
Report
Testing for a safer future: an independent review of the construction products testing regime
This independent review undertook a critical assessment of the system for testing and certifying construction products and how the system could be strengthened to provide confidence that construction products are safe and perform as labelled and marked.
Journal article
Healthier construction: conceptualising transformation of mental health outcomes through an integrated supply chain model
The aim of this paper is to analyse the industrial organisation and the structural and behavioural context of the construction industry and propose a new approach to understanding interactions at multiple levels, in relation to root causes of the mental health problem.
Policy
Construction Sector Accord: a shared commitment between government and industry to transform the construction sector
The Construction Sector Accord aims to strengthen the partnership between government and industry and be a catalyst to transform the construction sector for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
Journal article
Critical barriers to social responsibility implementation within mega-construction projects: the case of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Social responsibility (SR) is still not effectively implemented within mega-construction projects. This study investigates critical barriers to it in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Findings contribute to a deeper understanding of critical SR implementation barriers. Identification and ranking allows decision-makers to develop strategies to tackle them.
Journal article
The mediating role of CSR on the market orientation and strategic performance relationship - a study of the public housing companies in Sweden
This article analyzes the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on (1) the market orientation and strategic performance relationship related to public housing companies’ choice of construction strategies and (2) the companies’ responsiveness to gathered and disseminated customer information. Results inform companies implementing CSR in their activities.