Hurst, A G (2009) CPD and work-based learning for construction managers: Is it accessible? In: Dainty, A R J (ed.) Proceedings of 25th Annual ARCOM Conference, 7-9 September 2009, Nottingham, UK.
Abstract
Various reports have advocated the implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and work-based learning (WBL) for construction managers as a means of improving the standards of management in the construction industry. Frequently recommendations advocate the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for the delivery of such systems. However, little attention is often given to the question of whether or not construction managers either have access to the requisite ICT required for access to on-line CPD and WBL systems or the encouragement to do so. This research investigates the nature of ICT access available to construction managers and the level of encouragement those managers receive to undertake CPD and WBL. Statistical analysis of a postal survey of the top 150 construction companies in the UK revealed that both access to ICT and encouragement to undertake CPD and WBL was widely variable and not routinely embedded in construction company policy and strategy. This has widespread implications for those designing and running on-line CPD and WBL courses for the UK s construction managers as they may have limited access and encouragement to undertake CPD and WBL.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | continuing professional development; work-based learning; construction managers; construction companies |
| Index terms: | implementation, continuing professional development, construction industry, work-based learning, construction manager, strategy, communications technology, encouragement, statistical analysis, survey, construction company, manager |
| Subjects: | management, professional development, industry analysis, profession, data collection methods, organization, learning methods, practitioner, contractual arrangements, innovation and technology management, data science |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Business Strategy, Procurement, Roles and Professions, Human Resources, Digital Applications, Education |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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