Utilizing emerging technologies for construction safety risk mitigation

I Okpala, C Nnaji, AA Karakhan - Practice Periodical on Structural …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
Despite the use of traditional and novel approaches to improve construction safety
management, safety performance in the construction industry is still considered poor …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing safety on construction projects (Fscps): Types and categories

F Muñoz-La Rivera, J Mora-Serrano… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Due to the fact of activity, environment and work dynamics, the construction industry is
characterised by high accident rates. Different initiatives have emerged to reduce these …

The impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry in Ghana: the case of some selected firms

K Agyekum, AS Kukah, J Amudjie - Journal of engineering, design …, 2021 - emerald.com
Purpose With its impact already felt, the construction industry worldwide is gradually reviving
following the lifting up of lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some articles …

Rework causation that undermines safety performance during production in construction

JBH Yap, J Rou Chong, M Skitmore… - Journal of construction …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
Rework is positively linked with increased safety risks. As a precursor to decreased rework
and enhanced safety performance, this study appraised the correlative causes of rework and …

Obstacles to the career progression of professional female project managers (PFPMs) in the Ghanaian construction industry

K Agyekum, S Amos-Abanyie, VMA Kumah… - Engineering …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose There are significantly fewer women than men in managerial positions, mainly
project management. This problem is noticeable in the construction and engineering …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the current technologies essential for health and safety in the Ghanaian construction industry

K Agyekum, H Pittri, EA Botchway, J Amudjie… - Merits, 2022 - mdpi.com
Technology has undoubtedly played a vital role in improving construction procedures and
processes for many years. However, its application for health and safety monitoring and …

[HTML][HTML] An integrated safety, health and environmental management capability maturity model for construction organisations: A case study in Ghana

M Asah-Kissiedu, P Manu, CA Booth, AM Mahamadu… - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
Safety, health and environmental (SHE) management is becoming a priority as construction
companies (ie, contractors) strive to reduce construction accidents and negative …

Environmental performance indicators for assessing sustainability of projects in the Ghanaian construction industry

K Agyekum, SY Botchway, E Adinyira… - Smart and Sustainable …, 2022 - emerald.com
Purpose Recent reports based on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) have revealed
that no country is in line with achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable …

Factors influencing health and safety performance at construction sites in Ghana: the perspective of building artisans

MK Boakye, SK Adanu, EK Adzivor… - … of occupational safety …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The construction industry is considered one of the most hazardous industries, and
implementing a safety program is regarded as one of the most effective approaches to …

[PDF][PDF] Influence of subcontractor risk management on quality performance of building construction projects in Ghana

E Adinyira, K Agyekum, JC Danku… - … of Construction in …, 2020 - pdfs.semanticscholar.org
This study intended to examine the influence subcontractor risk management has on the
quality performance of building construction projects. Using a quantitative research method …