Work and Labor Relations in the Construction Industry: An International Perspective

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Dale Belman Janet Druker

Work and Labor Relations in the Construction Industry

An International Perspective

Dale Belman, Janet Druker, Geoffrey White

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English

Routledge
29 August 2022

Industrialisation & industrial history; Economics; Personnel & human resources management; Construction industry; Occupational & industrial health & safety; The environment; Building construction & materials

Series: Routledge Research in Employment Relations

The need for a skilled, motivated and effective workforce is fundamental to the creation of the built environment across the world. Known in so many places for a tendency to informal and casual working practices, for the sometimes abusive use of migrant labor, for gendered male employment and for a neglect of the essentials of health and safety, the industry, its managers and its workforce face multiple challenges. This book brings an international lens to address those challenges, looking particularly at the diverse ways in which answers have been found to manage safe and productive employment practices and effective employment relations within the framework of client demands for timely and cost-effective project completions. Whilst context, history and contractual frameworks may all militate against a careful attention to human resource issues this makes them even more deserving of attention.

Work and Labor Relations in Construction aims to share understanding of best practice in the industries associated with construction and related activities, recognizing that effective work organization and good standards of employee relations will vary from one location to another. It acknowledges the real difficulties encountered by workers in parts of the developing world and the quest for improvement and awareness of some of the worst hazards and current practices. This book is both critical and analytical in approach and seeks to alert readers to the need for change. Aimed at addressing practical issues within the construction industry from a theoretical and empirical standpoint, it will be of value to those interested in the built environment, employment relations and human resource management.

Edited by: Dale Belman, Janet Druker, Geoffrey White
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9780367690939
ISBN 10: 0367690934
Series: Routledge Research in Employment Relations
Pages: 278
Publication Date: 29 August 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dale Belman is a Professor in the School of Human Resources & Labor Relations at Michigan State University, USA. Janet Druker is Emeritus Professor in the Business School at the University of Westminster London, UK. Geoff White is Emeritus Professor of Human Resource Management in the Business Faculty at the University of Greenwich, UK.