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Abstract
Abstract: A sustainable built environment aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by enhancing workforce health and welfare in the construction industry. This study employs a systematic literature review methodology to identify best practices, technologies, and policies contributing to achieving SDG 3. The findings reveal that integrating technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), wearable sensors, and prefabrication techniques improves worker safety and mental health while reducing physical hazards. Furthermore, comprehensive well-being programs, ethical planning, and stakeholder collaboration can significantly enhance worker welfare and productivity. The study highlights the challenges in implementing health and welfare practices in construction, including cost constraints and fragmented regulations, and provides actionable recommendations for overcoming these barriers. These insights underscore the importance of prioritizing worker health and safety to achieve SDG 3.
The paper will be presented:
In-person
Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good Health and Well-being - - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Good Health and Well-being - - Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W123 – People in Construction
Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission
W123 – People in Construction
Recommended Citation
Nkosi, Thalente L.; Emuze, Fidelis A.; and Windapo, Abimbola
(2025)
"Towards a Healthier Workforce in the Construction Industry,"
CIB Conferences: Vol. 1
Article 255.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3067-4883.1701