International Journal of Construction Education and Research

This study explored strategies to overcome barriers to gender inclusiveness in addressing manpower shortages in the Nigerian construction industry. The objectives of the study were to identify key strategies to overcome barriers to gender inclusiveness and to assess the benefits of gender inclusiven…

While the manufacturing and agriculture industries have exhibited productivity growth over the past two decades, the construction industry has only increased marginally in the same period. Economic experts suggested that skilling and re-skilling the construction workforce through effective training …

Work-ready professionals serve as valuable organizational and industry resources. In the face of skills shortages in construction, it is imperative that graduates emerge well equipped for their careers in the industry. This study explores the role of educators in fostering work readiness in graduati…

Today, demographic data shows that the workforce in the construction sector is aging. The prevalence of injuries, such as musculoskeletal problems, and low labor productivity have been linked to the aging construction workforce. To improve the supply of young workers to the industry, stakeholders, i…

Deficiencies associated with the proficiency of many Nigerian Built Environment graduates are a source of concern for the nation and academic community. A major factor responsible for the dysfunction are the challenges facing undergraduate students during the Students Industrial Work Experience Sche…

The study focuses on improving student feedback and assessment in Architectural Education, a subject area where constructive criticism is crucial and forms a part of the methodology of both teaching and practice. The UK National Student Survey consistently ranks assessment and feedback as one of the…