Building a Sustainable Construction Workforce, 2nd Edition

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite contributions to our upcoming Topic "Building a Sustainable Construction Workforce, 2nd Edition". The construction industry, integral to the development of our built environment and a significant contributor to the global economy, faces significant challenges regarding labor sustainability. In recent years, issues such as occupational health and safety, worker welfare, professionalization, and an aging workforce have emerged as critical areas of concern. These issues, if left unaddressed, could hamper the industry's growth and, more importantly, affect the lives of millions of workers globally. Against this backdrop, our Topic aims to foster scholarly dialog and explore innovative approaches for building a more sustainable construction workforce. This involves not only mitigating the challenges but also proactively shaping a workforce that is resilient, skilled, and prepared for future industry demands. We invite submissions addressing a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Enhancing the welfare of construction workers: strategies and best practices.
• The management of occupational health and safety in construction: comprehensive approaches and case studies.
• Professionalization of the construction workforce: challenges and opportunities.
• Aging workforce in construction: understanding implications and developing strategies.
• The role of policy and regulatory frameworks in enhancing construction workforce sustainability.
• Leveraging digital technology to promote health, safety, and productivity in construction.
• Mental health in the construction industry: current scenario and strategies for improvement.
• Skill development, training, and lifelong learning for sustainability in the construction workforce.

We welcome both empirical and theoretical contributions. Submissions that propose novel insights, challenge conventional understandings, and are grounded in rigorous research are particularly encouraged. We look forward to receiving your insightful contributions to advance the discourse and enrich our understanding of how to build a sustainable construction workforce.

Prof. Dr. Hongyang Li
Dr. Beibei Zhang
Dr. Yingmiao Qian
Dr. Su Yang
Dr. Baoquan Cheng
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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Buildings buildings	3.1	3.4	2011	15.3 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Safety safety	1.8	3.2	2015	29.7 Days	CHF 1800	Submit
Sustainability sustainability	3.3	6.8	2009	19.7 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
World world	2.0	-	2020	27.3 Days	CHF 1000	Submit
Administrative Sciences admsci	3.0	4.8	2011	29.1 Days	CHF 1400	Submit

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