Abstract:
Construction managers are the drivers of project success. To perform well, they need to
possess key competencies, such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes, all of which can be
improved through proper training. However, despite the skill shortage that still exists in the
construction industry, extant literature does not precisely reveal the training methods and
training approaches that can impart to construction managers the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes they require. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify training methods and
training approaches that can develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that construction
managers require. The paper presents the results of a Delphi study with 12 experts and 44
professionals, who were asked to provide their opinions on training methods and training
approaches that can be adopted to develop the core competencies expected of construction
managers. The study revealed 20 elements of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are
most significant to construction managers in the form of competencies and the training
methods and training approaches that can deliver those competencies. The most significant
knowledge was found to be schedule management and planning, the most significant skill
time management and the most significant attitude supportive leadership. Furthermore,
learning by doing and private training provided within the workplace were identified as
the most favourable training methods and training approaches, respectively for construction
managers to acquire the significant competencies they require.
