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The degree of job satisfaction experienced by site-based construction professionals

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posted on 2006-01-01, 00:00 authored by Hilary Davies, B Hassett
The construction industry worldwide is having problems attracting and retaining skilled workers. This study analyses a series of factors affecting job satisfaction of site-based construction professionals employed in medium to large scale metropolitan construction firms in Melbourne, Australia. The industry survey carried out identified salary as the strongest determinant of job satisfaction. However, many respondents reported being dissatisfied with pay levels when compared to other industries and the number of work hours expected. The greatest causes of dissatisfaction were related to difficulties in maintaining a work-life balance. The indicator "Variety, interest and challenge" was the most frequently cited positive aspect of a career in construction. Given the shortage of skilled construction workers in Australia, it is important for companies to maximise the retention of site-based construction professionals and ensure that key job satisfaction indicators are met.

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1 - 13

Location

Sydney, N.S.W.

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  • Yes

Start date

2006-07-11

End date

2006-07-14

ISBN-13

9780977532506

ISBN-10

097753250X

Language

eng

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E1 Full written paper - refereed

Copyright notice

2006, AUBEA

Editor/Contributor(s)

G Runeson, R Best

Title of proceedings

AUBEA 2006: Proceedings of the 31st Australian University Building Educators Association Annual Conference

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