Watson, M (2007) Concerns for skills shortages in the 21st century: A review into the construction industry, Australia. Construction Economics and Building, 7(1), pp. 45-54. ISSN 2204-9029
Abstract
The Australian Construction Industry is now facing skills shortages in all trades. As an industry focused on the skill of its workforce, there is now concern the Australian standard in quality, workmanship, and productivity will inhibit both at national and international level.This research paper addresses the underlying, influential factors concerning skills shortages in the Australian construction industry. The influential factors addressed include funding, training statistics, employer expectations, financial limitations, Industrial Relations and immigration. Given the reference to skills shortages within the industry, and documented in related literature, if skills shortages are to continue to exist, their effect will impact upon the overall performance of construction companies throughout Australia.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction; employment; industry; labour; skills; training |
| Index terms: | statistics, construction industry, productivity, employment, workmanship, Australia, shortages, construction company, industrial relation, research paper, influential factor, funding |
| Subjects: | research dissemination and communication, management, risk assessment, mathematical modelling, organization, contractual condition, Geography, psychology, industry analysis, economic analysis |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Business Strategy, Information Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Organizational Design, Contract Administration, Human Resources |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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