Professionals’ Preference for Migrant Craftsmen in Lagos State

Afolabi, A.O.; Emeghe, Ijeoma; Oyeyipo, Opeyemi; Ojelabi, Rapheal A.

doi:10.5901/mjss.2016.v7n1p501

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“…Although, the construction industry is the largest employer of labour (Adeyemi et al, 2006;Fagbenle and Oluwunmi, 2010;Afolabi et al, 2016), most of its employees are men. Despite efforts through national and international equality policies, Sang and Powell (2012) observed that the construction industry remains one of the most male dominated sectors.…”

Section: Women Participation In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Myriads of these challenges are exhibited in cultural and structural barriers, such as harassment and discrimination, limited networking opportunities and long and inflexible working hours (Whittock, 2002;Dainty and Bagilhole, 2006;Lingard and Francis, 2006). Other barriers to women's participation in the industry include the poor image of the industry (Afolabi et al, 2016), heavy nature of industry, weak forbearance working in open conditions, harsh weather and foul language (Dainty, Bagilhole, and Neale, 2000;Agapiou, 2002); emotional stress and sexual harassment (Kehinde and Okoli (2004), lack of career knowledge (Amaratunga et al 2006), family interferences, dearth of construction industry mentors, coequal pressure and low educational attainment (Whittock, 2002), vulnerable working environment (ILO, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

Afolabi

Tunji-Olayeni

Oyeyipo

et al. 2017

CEB

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The female population represents one of the greatest untapped resources for economic growth and revitalization in most sectors. The purpose of the study was to examine the socio-economics of women’s inclusion in green construction. The study utilized the use of questionnaires which were distributed to female professionals in the Nigerian construction industry. A total of 120 female construction professionals were used for this study. The data gathered was analysed using SPSS v17.0 with tests such as Frequencies, Percentages, Mean Score, ANOVA, and Factor Analysis. The result revealed a low level of participation by women in green construction. Women in construction exhibited moderate participation in Solar panel manufacturing, installation, and maintenance and in the enforcement of environmentally friendly practices on-site. The study revealed that the stressful nature of works, low interest from women, low career growth/progression and low investments in green works are significant barriers affecting women’s inclusion in green construction. In conclusion, the study identified three (3) socio-economic benefits of women’s inclusion in green construction. These are family/women related benefits, environment related benefits, and green energy market related benefits. The study suggested measures to increase women’s participation in green construction.

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Section: Women Participation In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

Afolabi

Tunji-Olayeni

Oyeyipo

et al. 2017

CEB

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“…It is found that women are confronted by a significant number of barriers. From literature survey the major barriers have been identified as the image of the industry, career knowledge, culture and working environment, family commitments, maledominated training courses and recruitment practices Fielden et al, 2001;Afolabi et al, 2016), gender role socialisation, stereotyping, discrimination and sexual harassment are some of the cultural and institutional impediments to the choice of working in the construction industry for women (Ericksen and Schultheiss, 2009). Bagilhole, Dainty and Neale (2002) noted that the sexual harassment experienced by women in this sector can range from a verbal request for intimacy, sexual categorical remarks and non-verbal display such as sexual assault, touching and posturing.…”

Section: Barriers To Women Participation In the Construction Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The attitude and atmosphere that exist in the construction industry can be termed women un-friendly. Although the construction industry is the largest employer of labour (Adeyemi et al, 2006;Afolabi et al, 2016), most of its employees are men. Kehinde and Okoli (2004) found that employers prefer male employees or at best young, single professional women.…”

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Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Afolabi¹,

Oyeyipo²,

Ojelabi³

et al. 2019

JCDC

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The fundamental rights of equity and justice call for a balance in the identity of both males and females in every sector. In spite of several strategies aimed at increasing women engagement, the female identity is still blurred in the construction workplace scenery. The study evaluated measures to balancing the female identity in the construction industry. The dataset was obtained through a questionnaire instrument of 105 women in the construction industry. The data were presented using stacked bars, cross tabulation/mean score, principal component analysis (PCA) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study revealed that anti-feminine characteristics exist in the industry in form of work growth gap, position/pay gap and symbolic intimidation. The study showed that there is the need for attitudinal changes in the bullying culture and the sexual orientation towards co-workers. Strategies to balance the female identity can be achieved at the national level, construction organisation level, union level and client level. In conclusion, the female identity can be balanced in the construction industry by encouraging adequately funded female mentors/role model programmes. The study recommended that beyond legislation, the onus is on women to inspire women. In order to attract, retain women and reduce the anti-feminine characteristics in the construction sector, there is a need for female mentors/role models to be actively engaged. Strategies and approaches that can alter a female-biased attitude need to be engaged in the minds of construction professionals.

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“…The Nigerian construction industry is concerned with providing necessary housing and infrastructural growth towards the attainment of the nation's sustainable economic development [10]. The sector boasts of been the largest employer of labour compared to other sectors of the economy [11,12].…”

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Business Climate Factors Affecting Economic Growth of Small Scale Construpreneurs in Nigeria

Adedeji*¹,

Opeyemi²,

Rapheal³

2020

IJITEE

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Small scale businesses are at the heart of achieving sustainable economic growth in most nations. However, the peculiar environmental challenges faced by this sector has not taken forefront in order to increase their committed participation. Consequently, the study examined the business climate factors affecting economic growth of small scale construpreneurs (SSCs). The study engaged a survey research technique of 80 construpreneurs using a quota-purposive sampling method in Lagos and Ogun State; major economic hubs in Nigeria, through a questionnaire instrument. The data was analyzed using SPSS through principal factor analysis to elicit the crucial business climate factors affecting economic growth of SSCs. The result revealed three main categories of business climate factors which are Finance, Job Availability and Weak Policies as major business climate factors affecting the economic growth of small scale construpreneurs. The study made strategic recommendations for impactful growth of small scale construction entrepreneurs.

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Professionals’ Preference for Migrant Craftsmen in Lagos State

Abstract: It is difficult to fathom the words 'skilled labour shortage' in a country of over 160 million, but the challenge of shortage of trained skilled construction labour is glaring in the industry

Cited by 15 publications

References 7 publications

The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

The Socio-Economics of Women Inclusion in Green Construction

Balancing the Female Identity in the Construction Industry

Business Climate Factors Affecting Economic Growth of Small Scale Construpreneurs in Nigeria

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