Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law

This study examines the shortage of professional electricians in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, exploring the root causes, consequences, and potential solutions. Using an interpretivist paradigm and inductive approach, qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with local electricians were an…

The construction industry needs skilled personnel for its sustainability due to the shortage of skilled workers. Women are reputed to bridge the gap created by skills shortages in construction, which can be achieved by increasing their participation in the industry through the instrumentality of con…

Shortage of workforce stifles innovation and increases project costs. Information gleaned from the literature shows that the ageing workforce and inability to attract young people are reasons for labour shortages in the engineering sector. To address this shortage, several countries have created var…

As the higher education system in Egypt is currently confronted by a number of challenges, one of which is demographic pressure, there is the need for some new teaching programmes as well as new approaches; in this regard, the British Council plays a pioneering role. This paper has revealed the find…

This paper investigates the prospects for artisan development in South Africa's Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Despite the vital economic contributions of this industry, attracting new entrants, aiding their transition into the workforce, and retaining skilled artisans r…

The construction industry is overwhelmingly male dominated and has a rapidly ageing workforce. Comprehensive research shows that women are being considered an untapped resource that can be used to fill the skill gap; however, numerous barriers are hindering women from either entering or progressing …

Degree apprenticeship training has recently gained significant attention in the UK, prompting an examination into the experiences of quantity surveying degree apprentices at a UK university. A questionnaire was used for collecting data from quantity surveying degree apprentices in their third to fif…

This briefing considers the roles of apprenticeship delivery features in the mental health and well-being (MHW) of apprentices in higher education, arguing that there is a need for empirical research in this area. This stems from the very little (if not no) attention that the area has received. Some…

Construction skill is one of the vital aspects of construction work which is growing in importance due to skill gaps and skill shortages during different economic cycles. The aim of this study was to investigate competence development strategies by a traditional construction company within its own p…