Gunning, J G and Cooke, E (1996) The influence of occupational stress on construction professionals. Building Research & Information, 24(4), pp. 213-221. ISSN 0961-3218
Abstract
Study of the causes and effects of stress upon two groups of construction professionals; a sample of architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and construction managers currently working in the industry and a sample of people with similar backgrounds who are now engaged in full-time lecturing in construction in universities. The majority of the respondents were happy in their work but experienced considerable stress as a result of working practices, contractual arrangements and the demands of projects and their clients. Educationalists still retained their identity as 'construction lecturers' rather than as 'academic staff', and to some extent felt themselves to have the best of both worlds - the interest and variety of construction coupled with the satisfaction of acquiring and imparting knowledge and skills, as well as job security of 'academic tenure'.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | conflict; construction lecturers; construction professionals; occupational stress |
| Index terms: | construction manager, architect, identity, construction professional, tenure, satisfaction, quantity surveying, working practice, engineer, occupational stres |
| Subjects: | sociology, occupational health and safety management, management, professional development, real estate economics, project delivery, profession |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Project Management, Research Practice, Information Management, Roles and Professions, Urban Studies, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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