Study level

  • Honours
  • Vacation research experience scheme

Faculty/School

Faculty of Engineering

School of Architecture and Built Environment

Topic status

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Research centre

Supervisors

Dr Fiona Cheung
Position
Senior Lecturer in Construction Mgt
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
Dr Carol Hon
Position
Senior Lecturer
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Engineering

Overview

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is known to have a fast-paced and demanding working environment. Companies operate in a competitive market with tight project deadlines. The stringent work environment is perceived as one of the main barriers in career progression for women and can be challenging for women to return to work after career interruptions.

This project focuses on three big questions:

  1. What are the types of career interruption?
  2. What motivates women to return to work in the AEC sector?
  3. Do these “return-to-work” policies/work practices work?

Research activities

Depending on the scope of the project, you will:

  • conduct a literature review on types of career interruption and on what motivates women to return to work
  • review government policies and company initiatives in the AEC sector to support women returning to work in construction after career interruptions
  • gather data and develop analysis strategies.

Outcomes

The outcome of the project will be a report that highlights the results, and develop strategies to support women return to work.

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Contact

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