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Advancing a ‘new professionalism’: professionalization, practice and institutionalization
By way of review and response to the Building Research & Information special issue entitled ‘New Professionalism’ (2013, volume 40, number 1), compiled by Bordass and Leaman, this paper assesses the potential and prospects for changes to the ‘system of professions’ in construction associated with a shift towards sustainability. The paper builds on and develops the analysis of professionals and professionalization in the special issue, forming a bridge with other contemporary work in organization studies and the sociology of the professions. The creation of a ‘new professionalism’ that transcends existing divisions amongst building professions will present a number of challenges. Amongst these are, on the one hand, the interweaving of processes of professionalization and institutionalization and, on the other hand, the influence of practice. Suggestions are provided on how the themes and issues raised in the special issue can be taken forward in both research and practice.
Advancing a ‘new professionalism’: professionalization, practice and institutionalization
By way of review and response to the Building Research & Information special issue entitled ‘New Professionalism’ (2013, volume 40, number 1), compiled by Bordass and Leaman, this paper assesses the potential and prospects for changes to the ‘system of professions’ in construction associated with a shift towards sustainability. The paper builds on and develops the analysis of professionals and professionalization in the special issue, forming a bridge with other contemporary work in organization studies and the sociology of the professions. The creation of a ‘new professionalism’ that transcends existing divisions amongst building professions will present a number of challenges. Amongst these are, on the one hand, the interweaving of processes of professionalization and institutionalization and, on the other hand, the influence of practice. Suggestions are provided on how the themes and issues raised in the special issue can be taken forward in both research and practice.
Advancing a ‘new professionalism’: professionalization, practice and institutionalization
Bresnen, Mike (author)
Building Research & Information ; 41 ; 735-741
2013-11-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
agents of change , built environment , communities of practice , construction industry , institutional theory , professionalism , professionalization , professions , agents de changement , cadre bâti , communautés de pratique , industrie du bâtiment , théorie institutionnelle , professionnalisme , professionnalisation
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