Farrell, P and Gale, A (2000) The site manager: Role, education and training in the UK. Journal of Construction Research, 1(1), pp. 43-52. ISSN 1609-9451
Abstract
The site manager is a key person in the construction process. Many site managers are perceived to be inadequately educated and trained. The question of whether the graduate or craft background is best for site managers is explored. The role of the site manager and the skills and knowledge required to be an site manager is examined. More work is needed to change the cultural approach in construction towards education and training. There is a need to promote a people-orientated management style.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | education; role; site manager; skills; training |
| Index terms: | management style, site manager, education and training, construction process |
| Subjects: | practitioner, professional education, building construction, management |
| Topics: | Education, Roles and Professions, Site Management, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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