Construction Sites: —a concrete jungle

Abstract

In many discussions with union officials and labour relations staff the construction industry has often been referred to as a “jungle”. One contributory factor underlying this description is the fact that the industry is used as an “economic regulator” by both government and private industry. Construction work revolves around government expenditure and private industrial expansion. It is the handmaiden of both, expanding in boom periods and contracting during periods of economic uncertainty.

Citation

Marsh, R. (1980), "Construction Sites: —a concrete jungle", Employee Relations, Vol. 2 No. 5, pp. 17-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054956