Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries

Author:   Tirivavi Moyo ,  Gerrit Crafford ,  Fidelis Emuze (Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032429854


Pages:   114
Publication Date:   29 September 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Unpacking the Decent Work Agenda in Construction Operations for Developing Countries


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Low construction labour productivity and the inadequate welfare of construction workers are consistent challenges in developing countries. These challenges are partially due to shortcomings situated in the Decent Work Agenda. This book proposes ways of sustaining construction labour productivity through fulfilling the Decent Work Agenda. This is a unique area of focus that is essential to fulfilling the broader and global aspects of decent work, sustainability and construction labour productivity. Also, the focus of this book is on contributing to the plight of construction workers whose treatment is significantly unsound. The construction industry needs to develop a humanistic face and contribute to the UN’s sustainable development goal of achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men. To achieve this, construction companies are encouraged to implement corporate social responsibility strategies by equipping workers of different educational levels with knowledge and skills that can be transferred to benefit themselves and their communities. Thus, establishing structured on-the-job training that incorporates sustainability-learning objectives to achieve workers’ safety on sites is essential. The book advocates for decency in the workplace through people-centred management, sustainability learning of skilled and semi-skilled construction workers and decent working conditions. It will be of interest to construction industry policymakers, construction professionals, academics and students of sustainable development and developing economies.

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Author:   Tirivavi Moyo ,  Gerrit Crafford ,  Fidelis Emuze (Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9781032429854


ISBN 10:   1032429852
Pages:   114
Publication Date:   29 September 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Tirivavi Moyo, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying at the Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, South Africa. He is an upcoming researcher with several publications on construction economics issues and holds a PhD in Construction Economics. He has a passion for decent work, sustainable construction and productivity. Gerrit Crafford, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Quantity Surveying at the Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. He is a results-driven, independent, determined and resourceful construction economics academic. Dr Crafford has an established domestic research track record and enjoys international recognition for his research outputs' quality and impact. He has research interests in higher education teaching and learning and business strategy. Dr Crafford envisions driving strategic innovation in an international institution or organisation in his ideal future. Fidelis Emuze, PhD, is a Professor and Head of the Department of Built Environment at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), South Africa. Lean construction, health, safety, wellbeing, and sustainability constitute the primary research interest of Dr Emuze, a National Research Foundation-rated researcher who has published over 270 research outputs and received over 25 awards and recognitions. Dr Emuze is the editor of Value and Waste in Lean Construction and Valuing People in Construction, and co-editor of Construction Health and Safety in Developing Countries. Dr Emuze authored Construction Safety Pocketbook for South Africa in 2020. Dr Emuze is the International Coordinator of CIB W123 – People in Construction Working Commission.

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