Gender in the construction industry: Literature review and comparative survey of men's and women's perceptions in UK construction consultancies

SG Naoum, J Harris, J Rizzuto… - Journal of management in …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
For more than two decades, construction industry leaders have made attempts to attract
more women into professional roles to ease skills shortages and diversify the workforce …

Paving the way for progress: A systematic literature review on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the AEC industry

MH Heydari, A Shojaei, H Naderi… - Journal of Management in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
The importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the architecture, engineering, and
construction (AEC) industry has become increasingly salient as the industry continues to …

Scientometric review of the twenty-first century research on women in construction

A Hasan, A Ghosh, MN Mahmood… - Journal of management …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Women are underrepresented in almost all occupations and professions within the
construction sector. Consequently, several studies from across the globe have examined …

Does gender really matter? A closer look at early career women in construction

RP Zhang, S Holdsworth, M Turner… - Construction …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Despite the increasing number of women studying built environment degrees in higher
education, the construction industry has not seen an increase in the percentage of female …

Employment and wage distribution investigation in the construction industry by gender

BK Shrestha, JO Choi, PP Shrestha, J Lim… - … of Management in …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
The construction industry has insufficient interest and participation from women, as well as
an existing gender wage gap. To address these issues, a better understanding of the recent …

Work environment challenge and the wellbeing of women in construction industry in New Zealand–The mediating role of work morale

FE Rotimi, M Brauner, M Burfoot, N Naismith… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to determine the effects of sexism and unfavourable job conditions
on women's mental and physical wellbeing in construction operations. In addition, this study …

Gender equality in architecture and construction: An assessment framework at the institutional and sectoral levels in Jordan

AA Sharif, AS Alshdiefat, A Lee, MQ Rana… - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The issue of gender equality demands attention from governments, policymakers, and the
community at large. It requires continuous redefinition due to its complex technical …

Obstacles to the career progression of professional female project managers (PFPMs) in the Ghanaian construction industry

K Agyekum, S Amos-Abanyie, VMA Kumah… - Engineering …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose There are significantly fewer women than men in managerial positions, mainly
project management. This problem is noticeable in the construction and engineering …

Factors Impacting Women Gaining Leadership Roles in the Jordanian Construction Sector: Architects and Civil Engineers

AAS Alshdiefat, AA Sharif, NAM Abu Ghunmi, A Lee… - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions within the construction
industry remains a global concern. In Jordan, despite comprising 60.45% and 22.4% of the …

A systematic review of the mental health of women in construction: future research directions

FE Rotimi, M Burfoot, N Naismith… - Building Research & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Globally, the construction industry presents a cause of concern for the wellbeing of its
workforce. Mental health issues in the industry are on the rise, and literature trends are …