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Martin Loosemore, Professor of Construction Management, University of Technology Sydney

Would a mandatory five-day working week solve construction’s work-life balance woes?

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Working practices in the construction industry have been labelled a relic of a bygone era – 64% of employees work more than 50 hours per week.

Long working hours can pose significant risks to people’s physical and mental health, relationships, workplace productivity and safety.

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