Human-Centric Construction Systems: Ethical Governance, Workforce Development, and Wellbeing
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Human-Centric Construction Systems: Ethical Governance, Workforce Development, and Wellbeing
Journal: Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 11 November 2026
Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology invites submissions for its Special Issue on Human-Centric Construction Systems: Ethical Governance, Workforce Development, and Wellbeing.
About the Special Issue
The construction and infrastructure sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by evolving workforce expectations, technological advancement, increasing regulatory requirements, and the growing emphasis on ethical and responsible organisational practices. This Special Issue explores how ethical governance, workforce development, and employee wellbeing can be integrated as strategic pillars of modern construction systems to improve organisational performance and social sustainability.
The issue welcomes high-quality research that advances human-centric construction through empirical, review, and case-based studies. Contributions focusing on ethical leadership, workforce capability, psychosocial wellbeing, digital transformation, competence development, governance frameworks, and sustainable construction practices are particularly encouraged to bridge research, policy, and industry practice.
Topics of Interest
Submissions may include, but are not limited to:
Human-centric construction systems
Project and organisational management practices
Ethical leadership and organisational culture
Responsible construction practices
Strategic stakeholder engagement
Social sustainability in construction
Workforce development and competence management
Skills development, upskilling, and reskilling
Construction education and training
Digital technologies for workforce capability
Workforce wellbeing and mental health
Psychosocial risk management
Ethical labour practices and employment relations
Governance and accountability in construction
Sustainable workforce management
Preferred Article Types
The journal welcomes:
Empirical Research Articles
Literature Review Articles
Case Studies
Qualitative Studies
Quantitative Studies
Mixed-Methods Research
Submission Information
Manuscript Submission Opens: 01 July 2026
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 11 November 2026
Manuscripts must be submitted through the ScholarOne Manuscripts submission system.
Authors should select the appropriate Special Issue during the submission process.
All submissions must strictly follow the journal's official Author Guidelines.
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Guest Editors
Dr Sachin Batra
Dr Abid Hasan
Dr Ashish Goel
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