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Dynamic Approaches to Advancing Construction Education: A Global Perspective

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Nosipho Buhle Faya1, *, Motheo Meta Tjebane2
1Department of Construction Management, Faculty of Engineering, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Umlazi, Durban, South Africa
2Department of the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology, Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
*Corresponding author. Email: faya.nosipho@mut.ac.za
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Nosipho Buhle Faya
Available Online 29 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-521-8_4How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Construction Education; Pedagogy; Technology
Abstract

The construction industry is transforming rapidly, driven by technological advancements, globalisation and evolving sustainability standards. These shifts necessitate rethinking construction education to equip future professionals for a dynamic and complex global environment. This study explores and evaluates innovative educational strategies, tools, and frameworks adopted worldwide to advance construction education. Through a literature review, this study examines the integration of cutting-edge technologies into pedagogical practices. This study also explores the shift towards competency-based learning, interdisciplinary curricula, and industry-academia collaborations that bridge the gap between theoretical instruction and practical application. Case studies from diverse regions illustrate how cultural, economic, and regulatory contexts influence the implementation of these innovations. This study proposes a conceptual framework based on three interrelated pillars: technological integration, pedagogical innovation, and industry-academia collaboration. This framework offers a structured approach to transforming construction education and contributes to the global discourse on cultivating a more adaptive, skilled, and globally aware workforce.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of The Focus Conference (TFC 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 December 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-521-8
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-521-8_4How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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