Abstract
The study critically evaluates strategic implementation of health and safety (H&S) and its effect on Environmental Management in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) construction industry. Previous research indicates that the construction industry, while improving its injury rates, is not making up sufficient ground on all industry-specific average performances. In a modernising construction industry, it must be asked why there is no bold commitment to lowering these rates by high percentages? Perhaps it is time for responsible authorities to step up and do their job. Construction workers comprise a significant percentage of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) migrant workforces. The study adopted mixed research methods. Qualitative data collected were analysed using thematic analysis has been performed for qualitative data collected by six interviews, and for the quantitative approach in a survey of 106 UAE construction professionals and has been conducted to support the findings.
The findings indicate that reviews and audits and evaluations are integral for projects to sustain their specialist competence. These mechanisms assist project heads in navigating the evolving landscape of the industry by leveraging accumulated expertise. Traditional engineering guidance seems insufficient for today's construction project overseers. Construction project outcomes are often gauged by work efficiency, which gets swayed by the effectiveness of construction practices. Given the labour centric nature of construction, the workforce emerges as a primary asset. Common challenges include a lack of clarity and executing tasks in an unordered manner, which can impede construction effectiveness. Reward structures appear to have a positive influence on job contentment, organizational allegiance, and worker output. Tech-driven solutions have been embraced to bolster workplace safety and enhance service standards. Boosting service excellence involves refining operations and sidestepping missteps.