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Topics and Outcomes
TG59 Conference 2014

Topics and Outcomes

Given the focus of the CIB task group, the conference will address a broad scope and topics that are organized around the conference theme of People in Construction.

Main topics

  • Diversity
  • Education and training
  • Employment and poverty reduction
  • Employment relationships
  • Ergonomics
  • Gender
  • Health and well being
  • Human resources management
  • Human rights issues
  • Industrial relations
  • Integration of people and technology
  • Labour market
  • Multi-cultural issues
  • Multi-lingual issues
  • Older workers / Age-related issues
  • People with disabilities
  • Respect for people
  • Role of labour in the construction process
  • Skills development and transfer
  • Worker engagement and empowerment

Conference outcomes

Relative to the broad topics, responses are sought to the following critical questions:

  • What changes would lead to improvements?
  • How can informal technology contribute to improvement?
  • What are the barriers to change?
  • What economic levers can be used?
  • How can informal construction sector and SMME problems be addressed?
  • How can education, training, and professional development be improved?
  • How can skills better be developed and transferred?
  • How can communication and management difficulties be addressed?
  • How can safety and health risks be better recognized, understood and avoided?
  • How can diversity and inclusivity be promoted?
  • How can the regulatory environment be more effective?
 

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