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035			_a(Sirsi) u109018
100			_aMackenzie, A.
245			_aUK construction skills shortage response strategies and an analysis of industry perceptions
260			_c2000
490			_aConstruction Management and Economics _v18(7) October-November 2000, 853-862(10)
520			_aWith the current economic recovery it is likely the construction industry will shortly be facing considerable shortages of skilled workers in both traditional and new skills areas. Details the findings of a survey which looked at construction employers' views of the response strategies that have been promoted by industry and government. Describes seven existing schemes, and another nine alternative strategies. The survey findings indicate that employers support: the Construction Skills Certification Scheme; Investors in People; economic stability within the industry; long term industry-wide training plans; a return to direct employment; the development of new technologies and construction techniques. Tables. References.
590			_aABS
650			_aCONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
650			_aLABOUR SHORTAGE
650			_aSKILLED LABOUR
650			_aSTRATEGIES
650			_aRESPONSE
650			_aCONSTRUCTION SKILLS CERTIFICATION SCHEME
650			_aINVESTORS IN PEOPLE
650			_aDIRECT EMPLOYMENT
650			_aCAREERS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
700			_aKilpatrick, A.
700			_aAkintoye, A.
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999			_c65107 _d65107