“We believe that the Human Factors interventions we’ve used in adjacent sectors to construction, such as mining and utilities, can be readily applied in a range of construction settings. Our survey will help to identify gaps in requirements and draw attention to areas in the construction industry where Human Factors may be of tangible performance value.” Dr Armenis, the founder of Cortexia states.
Recently the Australian construction industry has received attention in the media. It appears that the industry is feeling pressure to achieve profitability, owing to its structure, despite rising demand for residential and commercial real estate. This survey wishes to investigate if there are means by which Human Factors can be used to create competitive advantage for construction firms, while improving the safety and wellbeing of its people. Our theory is that Human Factors can be a mechanism for sustainable workplace practices, which directly impact on shareholder value (see our previous post for more information).
We are approaching construction industry leaders with an invitation to participate in our a short, face-to-face, online survey. Your contribution will be made confidential (if desired), and participants will be provided the early access to the final paper. If you or someone you know might wish to provide us with your insights, please feel free to contact our survey coordinator by email to discuss your availability.