Purpose On average, only 10 percent workers at construction sites are women. This percentage, however, is not due to a lack of interest or capacity, but to discrimination against women, sexual harassment and work safety. The purpose of this paper is to identify the main issues and current difficulties of women workers at construction sites, as well as good practices that might provide a better environment for them. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were carried out with workers and engineers who work/have worked at construction sites, to gather material for a discussion about the gender gap in this environment. The interviews were structured and analyzed around the following topics: acceptance, well-being, installations, gender perception and good practices. Findings The hiring of women usually occurs at the end of the construction period, which brings up the issue of sexual division of labor. Effects of the glass ceiling and the leaky pipeline phenomena were evident, as well as harassment, discrimination and sexism. Originality/value Studies about women in engineering have been become relative common, but studies about female workers on construction sites are still scarce. The women interviewed see themselves as warriors, symbolizing the gain of space within the construction sector and in society. It is hoped that the results can contribute to raising awareness about the benefits of gender mainstreaming at construction sites and to promote the health and well-being of women in these environments.
O impacto ambiental promovido pela indústria da construção atrelado a carência de tecnologias para gestão de resíduos, evidencia o potencial da tecnologia de registro blockchain para apoiar iniciativas circulares no setor. Este artigo apresenta um panorama da literatura atual sobre o uso da blockchain para a gestão de resíduos e fomento da economia circular na construção civil. A pesquisa bibliográfica utilizou indicadores bibliométricos e cientométricos e realizou uma análise de conteúdo para identificar tendência e lacunas do conhecimento. Como resultado, observam-se avanços ainda incipientes e possível tendência futura a estudos integrando outras tecnologias para suporte, como internet das coisas e inteligência artificial.
The flow of information in construction supply chain stands out for being inefficient and lacking in automation. Some authors have identified the potential of blockchain technology to solve problems related to the lack of transparency, automation, productivity, and efficiency. This study builds a novel blockchain-based information management framework for a typical supply chain of the construction industry. Using design science research as methodological research strategy, this study presents and analyses a blockchain framework and its development processes. The framework performance was evaluated through its potential to generate organizational knowledge and its impact on the current management context. The challenges of the proposed system are the integration of Hyperledger systems, the development of channels and the layout of the supply chain within the blockchain, as well as the addition and control of members within the network. The main contribution of this study is the proposition of a SaaS (Software as a Service) concept platform with great potential to meet the needs and particularities of the Construction sector.
O fluxo de informações na cadeia de suprimentos da Construção Civil se destaca por ser pouco eficiente e carente de automatização. Alguns autores têm identificado o potencial da tecnologia de registro blockchain para solucionar problemas relacionados à falta de transparência, automatização, produtividade e eficiência. Este artigo apresenta uma proposta de sistema online para a gestão de suprimentos no setor da Construção Civil, a partir do uso da tecnologia blockchain. Para tal, realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura para identificação do panorama atual do processo e das tecnologias aplicáveis; considerando os atores, os fluxos de informações, as funções da cadeia de suprimento e as necessidades de inovação do setor. Este estudo identificou 19 bibliografias relevantes para a questão de pesquisa, mapeou 23 evidências e, com base em uma matriz de análise de conteúdo, correlacionou os componentes da blockchain com as principais funções da cadeia de suprimentos da construção. Como principais contribuições deste estudo têm-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura sobre o tema; e a proposição de um sistema online com grande potencial para atender às necessidades e particularidades do setor da Construção.
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