Transforming construction health and safety management during COVID-19 pandemic using innovative technologies: PLS-SEM approach
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
; 2023.
Article
in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-2242367
ABSTRACT
Purpose:
This study aims to investigate technology-based health and safety (H&S) management to control the spread of disease on construction sites using a partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. Design/methodology/approach:
An extensive literature review is conducted to develop a conceptual framework. The variables identified from the literature review are included in a cross-sectional survey which gathered a total of 203 valid feedback. The variables for challenges are grouped under their relevant construct using exploratory factor analysis. Then, a hypothesized model is developed for PLS-SEM analysis using Smart PLS software. Later, the outcome of the model is further validated by nine construction experts using a semi-structured questionnaire survey.Findings:
The results rationalized the relationships between the COVID-19 H&S measures, challenges in implementing COVID-19 H&S measures on construction sites and the innovative technologies in transforming construction H&S management during the COVID-19 pandemic. The possible challenges that obstruct the implementation of H&S measures are highlighted. The potential technologies which can significantly transform H&S management by reducing the impact of challenges are presented. Practical implications The findings benefited the industry practitioners who are suffering disruption in construction operations due to the pneumonic plague. Originality/value By developing a conceptual model, this study reveals the contribution of technology-based H&S management for construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, which remains under-studied, especially in the context of the developing world. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Accident prevention; Construction industry; Developing countries; Disease control; Factor analysis; Least squares approximations; Project management; Construction technologies; COVID-19 pandemic; Health and safety; Health management; Health measures; Innovative technology; Partial least-squares; Safety management; Safety measures; Structural equation models; COVID-19; health and safety management
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Scopus
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English
Journal:
Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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