Motivation for Prevention through Design: Experiential Perspectives and Practice

Gambatese, John; Gibb, Alistair G.F.; Brace, Charlotte L.; Tymvios, Nicholas

doi:10.1061/(asce)sc.1943-5576.0000335

Cited by 28 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 17 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In addition to this legislative framework, studies (e.g. Gambatese et al, 2017;Manu et al, 2019a) have indicated that having competent designers is crucial as the risk created during construction can be linked to designs and therefore designers should thoroughly understand the way buildings or structures can be constructed, maintained and demolished safely.…”

Section: Key Attributes Of Designers' Competency For Ptdmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The need for PtD knowledge is well recognised as the critical element to define the competency of a designer. PtD researchers have indicated that the profound lack of knowledge to practice PtD among construction design professionals is compelling (Gambatese et al, 2017;Che Ibrahim and Belayutham, 2020). It has been suggested that the understanding of PtD has long been associated with the nature of construction life cycle.…”

Section: Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The integration of multiple areas (e.g. processes, scope and work conditions associated with the design and its risk) with different expertise in PtD could create unique solutions that lead to innovation, and hence achieving the goals and aims of the project (Gambatese et al, 2017;Morrow et al, 2015).…”

Section: Soft Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another reason for the lack of designers' capabilities is due to the lack of experience in practicing such concept. As PtD concept is about embracing collective efforts, the traditional approaches of procurement and contracting does not provide a conducive avenue to promote positive experiences (in terms of ownership and joint responsibility) in delivering a safety-conscious ecosystem throughout the life cycle of a project (Gambatese et al, 2017). The existing characteristics of project teams (e.g.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Key attributes of designers' competency for prevention through design (PtD) practices in construction: a review

Ibrahim

Belayutham

Manu

et al. 2020

ECAM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

PurposeDesigners have a key role to play in the Prevention through Design (PtD) practices in construction projects. Nonetheless, previous studies indicated that the issue of competencies to perform and sustain such practices over time is of a significant concern. This study aims to explore the key attributes of designers' competencies for PtD practices in construction.Design/methodology/approachBy using the Scopus database, a total of 86 papers related to PtD in construction published in peer-reviewed journals were reviewed and analysed using the well-established systematic literature review (SLR) methodology.FindingsThe review indicates that in order to be competent in PtD implementation, designers need to be equipped with tacit and explicit knowledge, technical and soft skills and experience related to PtD. Furthermore, the review identifies attributes of these competencies. Additionally, a framework that links key PtD elements/principles with the PtD competencies is presented.Practical implicationsThe findings would enable contribution to the industry by providing the necessary references for design organisations to improve their designers' PtD competencies and hence, be able to meet their responsibility under relevant occupational safety and health (OSH) legislative framework.Originality/valueThis study extends the PtD literature in the construction context by providing deeper insights into the conceptualisation of relationship between competent designers and PtD elements. The novelty also lies in the consolidation of PtD competency attributes for designers in construction that could act as a reference for any future developments related to PtD competency assessment for designers.

show abstract

Section: Key Attributes Of Designers' Competency For Ptdmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Knowledgementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Soft Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Key attributes of designers' competency for prevention through design (PtD) practices in construction: a review

Ibrahim

Belayutham

Manu

et al. 2020

ECAM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Many research initiatives have therefore examined the impact of particular concepts and factors in respect of OSH risks management. These include: (i) the prevention through design concept which research encompasses the importance and motivation Behm et al, 2014;Gambatese et al, 2005;Gambatese et al, 2017;Hallowell & Hansen, 2016;HSE, 2015;Lingard et al, 2015;Poghosyan et al, 2018), required tools by designersincluding PDsto meaningfully implement the concept (Cooke et al, 2008;Dewlaney & Hallowell, 2012;Gambatese et al, 1997;Sacks et al, 2015;Zhang et al, 2015;Zhou et al, 2012;Zhou et al, 2013), and the competence requirements of designers and PDs in respect of the concept (Ibrahim et al, 2020;Goh & Chua, 2016: Manu et al, 2019a, 2019b; (ii) culture and unsafe attitudes and behaviours of workers (Grytnes et al, 2020;Lingard et al, 2020;Sherratt et al, 2013); (iii) implementation of regulation and legislation resulting from the policy studies (Aulin & Capone, 2010;Giusti et al, 2016); (iv) corporate criminal liability for OSH (Ndekugri, 2013); and (v) education and training (Behm et al, 2014;Lopez-Arquillos et al, 2015).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

The design coordination role at the pre-construction stage of construction projects

Ankrah

Adaku

2021

Building Research & Information

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The importance of the concept of prevention through design (PtD) to the alleviation of the problem of poor health and safety (H&S) management in the construction industry is widely acknowledged. It has been adopted in the regulatory framework for H&S in the UK construction industry through the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) which place on the project client obligations with emphasis on coordination of H&S at the preconstruction stage of the project by a client-appointed 'Principal Designer' (PD). Unfortunately, research into the implementation of CDM 2015 into actual practice at the pre-construction stage has been patchy. The paper reports, with respect to the PD role, on part of research undertaken to respond to this gap. It involved surveys of clients and practitioners via fourteen focus group discussion sessions with over eighty participants to develop knowledge and understanding of the PD role. The research issues included: appointments to the role; structures for discharge of the role; day-to-day functions of the PD; remuneration arrangements; and common challenges regarding the PD.

show abstract

Occupational Safety in Revamping Operations: Visualising Spaces to Monitor Uncertainty

Stoessel,

Ciobanu

2023

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Deployed from 2009, the purpose of the Design Safety approach is, “to put in place the technical and/or organisational resources to reduce the risks incurred by those involved during the construction phase” (Mbaye and Saliou 2014). We seek to understand the role of spatial visualisation and workplace situations in risk prevention. A field study was conducted over a three-year period, suggesting that Design Safety involves strategic decision-making during upstream project phases, combined with operational decision-making during downstream phases, each with an impact on safety. In this context, the work of designers should be supported by specific artefacts (databases of photographs, technical documentation, 3D visualisation, etc.) to give them a better understanding of the workplace situation and visibility in terms of the risks incurred by the workers.

show abstract

Motivation for Prevention through Design: Experiential Perspectives and Practice

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Key attributes of designers' competency for prevention through design (PtD) practices in construction: a review

Key attributes of designers' competency for prevention through design (PtD) practices in construction: a review

The design coordination role at the pre-construction stage of construction projects

Occupational Safety in Revamping Operations: Visualising Spaces to Monitor Uncertainty

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About