Construction Organizations Research Articles

Readiness of Accountans in XBRL

The study aims to determine management's understanding of Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) and investigate the extent to which companies are prepared to adopt Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) as a form of internet-based financial reporting for internal and inter-organizational use of the Technological-Organizational-Environmental (TOE) Framework. This survey is for accountants in Indonesia, totalling 100 people. The data analysis technique in this study uses the structural equation model (SEM) to examine the contracts from the TOE Framework. This theory is used to describe a company's readiness to adopt XBRL as measured by relative usefulness (relative advantage), flexibility (compatibility), and complexity (complexity); organizational constructs, namely expertise (skills) and learning from external sources (learning from external sources); and environmental constructs that are influenced by mimetic pressure, coercive pressure, and normative pressure. The expected results of the TOE Framework can explain the company's readiness to adopt XBRL. The implications of this research provide an overview of the behaviour of accountants in Indonesia in adapting to technological changes.

以全面从严治党夯实社会革命的政治基础

Revolutionary nature is the essential attribute of Marxist political parties, but in recent years, there have been comments on the transition from a revolutionary party to a ruling party in the social and theoretical circles, and even erroneous ideas such as “bidding farewell to revolution” and “negating revolution” have been advocated. In fact, Marxist political parties not only need to seize the revolutionary victory of political power, but also constantly carry out self- revolution and maintain the political nature of the party. Therefore, from the perspectives of political construction, ideological construction, and organizational construction, exploring the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party to consolidate the political foundation of social revolution provides fundamental guidance for our Party to consciously shoulder its historical mission, and is of great significance for strengthening the Party’s comprehensive leadership and construction.

Spotlighting 'Medical Collegiality'.

'Collegiality' comes from the Latin term 'Collegium', which essentially refers to a community of individuals bounded by their collective pursuit of a common goal. The concept has historical roots in both organised religion and academia, with its use subsequently extended to various industrial and corporate settings including healthcare. Nowadays, 'collegiality' has become a common buzzword adopted by the medical fraternity - often deemed as having a polite and respectful demeanour, maintaining cordial work relationships and being a team player who demonstrates willingness to help others and avoid speaking ill of fellow colleagues. While it is true that workplace incivility, aggression, bullying and verbal abuse are not uncommonly reported in highly stressful healthcare settings, which are concerning phenomena that should be addressed and prevented, the concept of 'medical collegiality' is, in reality, a rich and multi-faceted concept that is not limited to behavioural attributes, but extends to larger cultural principles and organisational constructs. In this article, we herein define 'medical collegiality' as 'a collective manifestation of respect, empathy and solidarity within the medical fraternity, driven by a common pursuit of clinical excellence in patient care, demonstrated through interpersonal/work relationships and organisational culture', by referencing historical origins of 'collegiality' in organised religion and academia. We further review the concept of 'medical collegiality' through three core lenses of cultural, behavioural and structural collegiality. Finally, we discuss the importance of medical collegiality for physician mental health and well-being, and quality of clinical care.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІЇ ІМПЛЕМЕНТАЦІЇ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ В БУДІВНИЦТВІ

The paper considers the implementation of artificial intelligence(AI) in the construction industry. The main directions of AI implementation at five stages of designing buildings and structures, organization of construction and operation have been determined. At the first stage of "Planning and Design", information on similar construction projects should be collected and analyzed, taking into account financial resources, deadlines, features of buildings and other important factors, use automated design that takes into account geodetic data, geological features, climatic conditions, urban planning requirements, specifications and other factors to optimize the design. At the second stage, "Assessment of risks and prospects", AI uses forecasting algorithms to identify possible risks and determine their management strategies. The third stage, "Resource and supply management", optimizes logistics to predict building material needs and automates supply chain management, employee scheduling using machine learning algorithms to predict labor needs and optimize schedules. The fourth stage, "Automation and Monitoring", uses automated systems and drones controlled by artificial intelligence to perform routine and dangerous tasks on the construction site, and deploys a monitoring system that tracks the progress of construction work and other key parameters in real time.At the fifth stage, "Quality assessment and analysis of the completed project", data analysis is used to assess the quality of the completed work, automated verification of the completed work and determination of compliance with DBN standards, the technical task for the design, analysis of planning and spent resources.
 The application of artificial intelligence is considered on the example of resource planning in construction, which may include the use of various mathematical models and algorithms to optimize the use of resources. The advantages and disadvantages of the use of artificial intelligence and the prospects for its development in the construction industry are indicated.

Потенциал применения зарубежного подхода при создании транспортно-логистической инфраструктуры

Changing the approach to the integrated development of the territories of the regions of Russia requires the development of conceptual approaches to the organization of logistics of road construction. It is noted that currently in Russia, key projects for the development of the country and society are implemented by achieving the goals and objectives of national strategies (national projects 2019-2024), in three areas - human capital, a comfortable living environment, economic growth. As a result of the low efficiency of the management mechanisms for the implementation of the tasks of the national strategy “Safe and High-quality Highways”, new projects for the development of small towns require complex solutions of contractors for the construction of logistics infrastructure. The projects of organization of construction and improvement of road transport infrastructure of foreign countries are considered. The analysis of road construction management models in China and India was carried out in order to determine the potential of applying a foreign approach to the creation of transport and logistics infrastructure in Russia within the framework of national strategies for the integrated development of the country's territory. The main obstacles to the realization of the Russian potential for economic growth and their causes are identified. Conclusions are drawn that in order to create a comfortable and efficient transport and logistics infrastructure in the region, it is advisable to expand the target regional road construction markets and apply a project approach with the choice of a road construction logistics operator.

Dominant Factors Influencing the Implementation of Safety Protocols in Building Project Sites

Despite establishing extensive safety regulations and protocols, the construction sector finds it challenging to consistently uphold these norms. This study attempts to investigate the dominant factors influencing the implementation of safety protocols with a view to safeguarding the health and safety of workers while reducing the likelihood of accidents and guaranteeing the reliability and durability of built infrastructure. The study employed a cross-sectional research design and Lagos State served as the research area. The population of the study comprised built environment professionals and site operatives who were conveniently selected. The study utilized two sets of structured questionnaires that were self-administered to the two groups of respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistical approaches were employed to analyze the data collected. The findings revealed that the dominant factors influencing the implementation of safety protocols on building project sites among the built industry professionals and site operatives include management support, regulatory requirements, safety awareness, employee training and education, recognition and encouragement, workers’ attitudes, and penalties for non-compliance. The study concludes that regulatory requirement has a profound influence on how safety protocols are being implemented in building project sites. This implies that stringent adherence to regulatory requirements reduces risks and promotes a safety culture, which sustains the safety of building project sites. The study therefore recommends that the management of construction organizations should keep employees abreast of local safety requirements and provide guidelines for its implementation for compliance to be easily incorporated into building site operations. This may be accomplished by maintaining up-to-date information, performing frequent audits, and putting in place robust mechanisms aimed at guaranteeing compliance.

New Vocational Education Law on Artificial Intelligence Helps Build a Skilled Society

Abstract Under the guidance of the new vocational education method of artificial intelligence, this paper divides the skill-based society into skill-based organizations, and constructs a knowledge dynamic equilibrium model based on superimposed knowledge fields. The knowledge-explicit module of skill-based talent flow and the external dynamic equilibrium module are integrated to achieve the evolutionary modeling of knowledge resources in skill-based organizations. Based on the discussion of the new vocational education law, the characteristic models of intellectual resource development, knowledge dynamic growth, group evolution and talent motivation in skill-based organizations are proposed respectively. The simulation analysis of the knowledge dynamic equilibrium network is combined with the analysis of influencing factors to inspire the education of higher vocational colleges and universities under the new vocational education method. As measured by the data, the average path length mean values of the intra-organizational knowledge network when N=160, 260, 330 are 2.2761, 2.4437 and 2.5394, respectively, which indicates that skilled talents have a strong willingness to interact with each other and share knowledge. The construction of skill-based organizations should fully create a strong environment for talent exchange and focus on cultivating students’ willingness and ability to communicate in vocational education.

Implementation of work-life balance strategies among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria: construction workers’ perspectives

Purpose The construction industry in Nigeria has a complex environment, comprising several combinations of consulting professions, clients, contractual arrangement and investors, with longer working hours than other industries. Work–life balance (WLB) strategies are used to balance professional life and personal life. This study aims to assess the extent of implementation of WLB strategies among construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a survey research technique. Snowball sampling technique was adopted to identify the targeted respondents for the administration of questionnaire. A total of 156 questionnaires were distributed and a response rate of 66% (103 questionnaires were completely filled and returned) was attained. Data elicited were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings Results from this study provides evidence that the level of implementation of WLB strategies among construction companies in Lagos state, Nigeria is on the average. The results also revealed organisational understanding, paternity/maternity leave and flexible working arrangement as the top most three WLB strategies implemented among the construction companies in Lagos, Nigeria. Originality/value This study contributed to more effective WLB studies by identifying new information on the extent of usage of WLB practices in the Nigerian construction sector as well as offers a fresh perspective on the usage of WLB in a developing country. An understanding of these strategies is significant for companies’ stakeholders, such as management personnel, top construction professionals and policymakers, and for facilitating the adoption and implementation of WLB strategies among construction organisations.

Project management in the construction industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan: maturity level analysis

If we consider the construction market as a type of economic activity, the market provides for the creation of objects, measures for their restoration. The project has goals, prerequisites for implementation and takes into account the individual characteristics of both the project and the construction site. The basis for effective and high-quality project implementation is an effective project management system. Currently, in the organizations of the construction industry, the most widespread project-oriented management approach. More and more construction organizations, in order to quickly and timely respond to emerging changes, come to the realization of the need to standardize project management processes. The purpose of the study is to analyze the level of maturity of construction companies in the Republic of Kazakhstan. For this, an adapted Berkeley model was used to assess the maturity of project management in construction companies of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the basis of which the intensity of the use of project management processes in construction projects was analyzed. In the article, depending on the tasks to be solved, methods of scientific abstraction, system analysis, comparative analysis, models of the project management maturity level, a quantitative survey method, etc. are used. The novelty and result of the study is the adapted Berkeley project management maturity model, combined with the processes of the PMBOK international project management standard, to assess the maturity of project management in the construction sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Dutch Anaphoric Possessive Construction

The Dutch anaphoric possessive construction (APC), as exemplified by Tom zijn fiets ‘Tom his bike’, shows a peculiar mix of regularity and idiosyncracy. The article provides a theory-neutral description of its properties and quantitative information about its use in two treebanks, one of spoken Dutch (CGN) and one of written Dutch (Lassy Small). It argues that the APC has a right branching structure and models it in the framework of Constructional Head-driven Phrase Structure Grammar. The latter’s organization of constructions in terms of a finegrained hierarchy of phrase types is shown to provide the means to capture both what the APC has in common with other possessive constructions and what is idiosyncratic of it.

The Integration of Critical Risk with Building Information Modelling Application Strategies in Building Refurbishment Project Lifecycle

Building refurbishment project has rapidly becoming a significant part of the construction industry in Malaysia. Refurbishment projects are typically higher risk, more complex, and require more coordination than new construction projects. Therefore, the aim of this research is to establish the integration of critical risk with Building Information Modelling (BIM) application strategies for building refurbishment project lifecycle improvement. This study is conducted through a quantitative method using the questionnaire which is distributed by employing a self-administrated approach as a research medium to obtain feedback from contractor grade 7 (G7) from construction organization who are registered with Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. As a result, 96.5 percent of the response rate are accepted. The analysis shows that the integration of critical risk with BIM application strategies is recognized as important factors and strategies towards building refurbishment projects lifecycle improvement and found that the mean is in very high range. Additionally, the results indicate that the level of critical risk and BIM application strategies have been measured through descriptive analysis. The findings of this study are expected to establish a foundation for future research in order to develop an adequate framework for managing building refurbishment projects and improve the quality of decision making among the building industry professionals.

Green knowledge management: A key driver of green technology innovation and sustainable performance in the construction organizations

The primary objective of this research is to examine the effects of green knowledge management (GKM) on green technological innovation (GTI) and sustainable performance in construction firms. The study also investigates the role of artificial intelligence (AI) as a moderator of the relationship between GKM and green human capital (GHC). A survey questionnaire was used to obtain data from 309 construction firms in Pakistan, and the AMOS-24 and SPSS PROCESS macro software packages were used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that GKM had significant positive impacts on GTI and long-term performance. Aspects of GIC (e.g., green structural capital, green relational capital, and green human capital) were found to be significant mediators of GKM and GTI interactions and correlations between GKM and sustainable performance. Furthermore, the study showed that AI significantly influenced the relationship between GKM and GHC. The study's findings have important theoretical and practical implications for organizations and governments. The study theoretically contributes to the knowledge-based view of the firm by providing empirical evidence of the role of various GIC characteristics as mediators in the interactions between GKM, GTI, and sustainable performance. In practice, the findings suggest that firms can improve GTI and sustainable performance by investing in GKM and GIC.

Industry 4.0 Maturity of General Contractors: An In-Depth Case Study Analysis

Industry 4.0 technologies have business process re-engineering capabilities that can radically improve process performance and increase the effectiveness of communication and collaboration between actors. Despite the significant emphasis on technology adoption, the slow uptake rate can be attributed to ignoring nontechnical aspects, such as systemic change concerning people and processes. There are ample Industry 4.0 maturity models in the literature; however, a common criticism of maturity models lies in their applicability. This paper attempts to address this criticism by presenting two case studies where maturity assessments for general contractors were conducted to understand how ready they were to adopt to Industry 4.0 and what they could do to improve their current readiness. This paper aims to answer the following research questions: (1) Can the Industry 4.0 maturity modelling literature be applied in an organisational context for a construction general contractor? (2) Do construction general contractors relate to such an assessment? To answer the research questions, a comprehensive assessment of the Industry 4.0 maturity of two general contractors was conducted, thereby intending to support their strategic planning and systematise their transformation in Industry 4.0. The richness of the findings lies in the detailed understanding of the organisation’s current Industry 4.0 capabilities and future plans, thereby establishing the applicability of the maturity attributes identified from the literature and confirming whether the managers of a construction organisation can relate to them.

Construction of Basic Teaching Organization Construction Model under the background of Medical Practitioner qualification Examination in China

The medical practitioner qualification examination serves as an admittance standard to assess the ability of medical graduates to practice medicine in China. Ensuring the quality of medical professionals and selecting talents fairly requires improving the teaching level of medical universities. This paper studies the key concepts, major theories of basic teaching organizations, and investigates the current situation of basic teaching organizations in medical colleges and universities. Intervention measures were taken based on the actual situation of the schools to observe the effectiveness of basic teaching organization and the exam-taking ability of licensed doctors. By utilizing management by objectives (MBO) and learning organization theories, the study constructs a learning basic teaching organization model. This model aims to enhance lecturers' enthusiasm for teaching, teaching ability, and teaching quality while improving the learning attitude, behavior, and exam-taking ability of medical students, the ultimate goal is to increase the passing rate of medical students.

Methodology for Assessing the Level of Digitalization of the Construction Industry

As part of the study, a methodology was developed to assess the level of digitalization of the construction industry based on an analysis of the specifics of the functioning and process of introducing digital technologies into the work of construction organizations, as well as the existing methodological framework for assessing the level of use of digital technologies in various economic systems offered by international companies. The methodology is based on the current algorithm for introducing digital tools into the work of construction companies, which simultaneously reflects all stages of the life cycle of construction projects and the trend towards increasing the degree of digital interaction. The composition of the enlarged components of the digitalization level includes: the level of informatization of activities (the use of classical information systems and tools) of construction organizations, the level of digitalization of key management areas (design, construction of facilities, operation, control) of construction organizations and the level of digital interaction of construction organizations within the internal and external environment. The scientific novelty of the methodology lies in the adaptation of classical scientific approaches to the specifics of the construction complex with the simultaneous substantiation of the assessment system, which allows not only to establish the general level of digitalization, but also to identify the least digitalized areas, and also to determine at what stage of the transition to a digital model are individual construction organizations.

Cultural influences on early trust development in virtual teams

PurposeTransference-based trust (TBT) via referral sources is a cognitive process where trust in third-party information about an individual transfers to trust in the individual. TBT via referral sources can have significant effects on early trust development in a virtual team (VT). This study aims to examine the potential influence of Hofstede’s (1980) cultural variables and two proposed combinations of these cultural variables on early trust development in VT, including the effects of referral source.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopted multigroup analysis partial least squares structural modeling to examine potential cultural differences in the responses of 357 university students from 51 different countries to understand early trust development in VT.FindingsTBT via referral sources as in interpersonal construct has a positive, direct impact on early trust development. TBT mediated the individual and organizational model constructs. There were significant differences in the high/low values of 3 of the 56 tested cultural dimensions.Research limitations/implicationsReaffirmed the validity of cognitive-based trust models in understanding early trust development in VTs TBT as an interpersonal construct and has a significant influence on early trust development in VTs. TBT via referral sources mediated the individual and organizational constructs of the model. There were significant differences in the high/low measures of three cultural dimensions (i.e. IV, M and the combination of IV-M-LT) in the relationship of early trusting beliefs to early trusting intensions.Practical implicationsTo positively influence interpersonal and organizational aspects of trust development, managers should ensure that the early phases of VTs, before actual implementation begins, are well organized. Managers could make VT members fully aware of how referral sources can influence early trust development. Managers could encourage individuals to have open access to relevant social media accounts for other VT members and encourage individuals to research referral sources on other VTs members. The implication for managers of culturally diverse VT is that the development of early trust is largely by individual choice, rather than differences in national culture.Social implicationsPeople need to maintain and actively manage their online presence, ensuring that online information about them is accurate and updated. Referral sources could help VT members learn about one another, which might in turn help foster early trust in their online teams.Originality/valueAlthough some studies have found significant cultural differences in early trust development, other studies, including a meta-analysis of 43 studies, found no significant cultural differences in early trust development. This study confirmed the results of the meta-analysis.

Identification and classification of interested parties of the construction enterprise.

According to theorists and practitioners, the main factor in the emergence of problems in relations with stakeholders is a lack of understanding of stakeholder management processes. In other words, it is a lack of management of stakeholders' expectations. First of all, this is due to the fact that, more often than not, there is a lack of understanding about which stakeholders surround the enterprise, what they want (their circle of interests), and what influence they can exert to achieve their own goals.
 Identification and classification of interested parties is one of the foundations of the enterprise's management activities, aimed at minimizing the occurrence of conflict situations with individual stakeholders, as well as at protecting relations between partners, taking the desired place on the construction market, and obtaining a positive reputation. In turn, the idea of interested parties introduced into the enterprise's system of life creates certain values and features both for the enterprise and for the stakeholders themselves.
 In the article, based on the study and analysis of literary sources, the concept of "interested parties" is defined, the main groups of stakeholders are formed, and the circles of interested parties specific to the construction industry are highlighted. Having identified these groups of interested parties in the future, there is an opportunity to understand their direct interests, expectations and influence on the enterprise, which will provide an opportunity to choose the development vector of the construction organization.
 The theory of interested parties is considered, in which, according to the research of scientists, it is proposed to divide stakeholders into categories both according to their functional characteristics and to classify them depending on the interests and power they possess. A number of different criteria for the identification of stakeholders developed by Ukrainian and foreign experts, as well as those criteria based on the AA 1000 SES standard of interaction with interested parties, are proposed. The importance of identification and classification of stakeholders of the construction enterprise in order to take into account their characteristics and expectations is characterized and substantiated.

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in China's Petroleum Industry: A Comparative Analysis of PetroChina and Sinopec

Against the backdrop of global energy transition, Chinese petroleum enterprises are facing both opportunities and challenges. This study employs a literature review approach and a comparative case analysis method to thoroughly examine the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of PetroChina and Sinopec in the domains of environmental protection, social responsibility, and employee welfare. The research reveals disparities between the two companies concerning preventive environmental management, prioritized philanthropic efforts, and employee rights safeguarding. Consequently, the study proposes three recommendations encompassing strategic integration, participation in international standards, and internal organizational significance construction, aiming to enhance CSR implementation. By offering practical insights, this research serves as a reference for Chinese petroleum enterprises, contributing to their improved international competitiveness and reputation. In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and business ethics, such insights can aid these enterprises in navigating their roles as responsible global corporate citizens, ensuring a harmonious balance between economic growth and social welfare.

Comparative Analysis of Human Traits and Tendencies: General vs. Specialty Contractor Project Managers

ABSTRACT Construction project managers (PMs) are critical team players in safeguarding project success. Construction organizations heavily rely on their PMs to inspire and motivate their teams to accomplish projects. However, labor turnover, changing demographics, and a shortage of skilled talent are common challenges in the industry. PMs transition between jobs in search of better opportunities. Labor turnover distresses project success, pressurizes team performance, and reduces organizational profitability. This study proposes using human traits assessments to evaluate the variations between job roles in construction. Understanding this sets a more positive work environment and improves teamwork, communication, and employee retention techniques. In assessing the differences between general contractor project managers (GC PMs) and specialty contractor project managers (specialty PMs), this study found that the traits and characteristics of individuals working in different roles can vary considerably. Significant differences in personality characteristics, emotional intelligence, and behavioral traits were identified. Construction companies may use human traits assessments to aid employee retention and talent development. Employees can better comprehend their work environments and smoothly transfer between roles in the industry as they learn the demands of the different job roles.

Intentionality as a relational agency in the internationalisation of higher education

ABSTRACT Internationalisation of higher education is often interpreted as an intention of nation-states, universities, or other organisational units pursuing a better environment and practice for cross-border exchange and learning. The agential roles of individual scholars are often overlooked, or are interpreted as offshoots of institutional intentions. This paper argues that academics are not only the participants of various international projects but also the key agency shaping the assemblage of interests, resources and processes that enable successful relations. However, given the complexity of organisational legacies and competing interests, this assemblage can lead to unintended consequences. Making sense of a relational agency may require dealing with cultural misinterpretations that thwart the organisational constructs of internationalisation.