Smallwood, J J and Haupt, T C (2007) Impact of the South African construction regulations on construction health and safety: Architects' perceptions. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 5(1), pp. 23-34. ISSN 1726-0531
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the impact on architects of recently introduced Construction Regulations in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach: Given the passing of the first anniversary of the promulgation of the Construction Regulations, a survey was conducted to determine the perceptions of member practices of the South African Institute of Architects. Findings: Findings include: the traditional project parameters in the form of cost, quality, and time are still perceived to be substantially more important than health and safety (H&S); the manifestations of the impact of the Construction Regulations are wide spread - increased H&S awareness predominates among the manifestations, followed by increased consideration for H&S by most stakeholders, and H&S predominates in terms of the extent to which the Construction Regulations will impact on various project parameters. Originality/value: The paper offers a valid argument for the inclusion of construction H&S to feature more prominently in architectural education and training programmes.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architecture; health and safety; South Africa |
| Index terms: | architect, health and safety, architectural education, programme, survey, methodology, regulation, South Africa |
| Subjects: | research methods, health safety and environment, Geography, project controls, political science, data collection methods, profession, curriculum design |
| Topics: | Education, Time Control, Governance, Roles and Professions, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Health and Safety |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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