Journal of Management in Engineering

Increasing regulatory and market changes that decouple fossil fuels from the built environment will require existing trade practitioners to upskill. However, the structure of the construction sector, which includes short-term contracts, tight deadlines, high reliance on contingent labor, and a large…

Managing effective apprentice programs is central to addressing the challenges posed by an aging workforce and skill shortages in the construction industry. However, the appeal of construction apprentice programs has declined among the youth. Research showed that young workers could face higher occu…

Construction vocational education and training (VET) systems serve the mission of enhancing construction productivity and social cohesion, which are essential attributes for regional competitiveness. It is imperative to determine the policy implications of the construction labor force's skill format…