So what do people really think of construction?
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; (6616) 14 March 2007, 23-25(2)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Provides results from an NOP poll commissioned by "Contract Journal" on society's view of the construction industry. Reveals that contrary to expectation, the general public has a relatively positive view of the industry, with 86% believing that construction workers are hard working and a similar percentage thinking they make a valuable contribution to society. However, only 25% of respondents have worked or would work in the construction industry and 60% believe that construction does not adequately promote the benefits of working within the industry. Also includes industry reaction to the poll.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L137252 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 137252-1001 |
Provides results from an NOP poll commissioned by "Contract Journal" on society's view of the construction industry. Reveals that contrary to expectation, the general public has a relatively positive view of the industry, with 86% believing that construction workers are hard working and a similar percentage thinking they make a valuable contribution to society. However, only 25% of respondents have worked or would work in the construction industry and 60% believe that construction does not adequately promote the benefits of working within the industry. Also includes industry reaction to the poll.