Abstract
While there is increasing awareness around gender diversity in construction health and safety, there is limited research examining the influence of different menstrual cycle phases on workplace productivity. Understanding the impact of the menstrual cycle on women’s health, safety, and productivity is necessary to formulate appropriate occupational policies and support systems in
physically demanding work, such as construction. This narrative review synthesises existing literature examining the relationship between menstrual cycle phases and workplace productivity and discusses implications for the construction industry. The review analysed 40 peer-reviewed publications from 2008-2024, identified through systematic database searches. Findings reveal that menstrual cycle phases can influence physical and cognitive performance through multiple mechanisms, including hormonal effects on strength, endurance, memory, and emotional processing. While direct research in construction settings is limited, evidence from related fields suggests that hormonal fluctuations may affect work performance through various pathways, including changes in dopamine regulation, brain connectivity, and physical capabilities. The review identified significant gaps in current understanding, particularly regarding construction-specific impacts and long-term effects.
physically demanding work, such as construction. This narrative review synthesises existing literature examining the relationship between menstrual cycle phases and workplace productivity and discusses implications for the construction industry. The review analysed 40 peer-reviewed publications from 2008-2024, identified through systematic database searches. Findings reveal that menstrual cycle phases can influence physical and cognitive performance through multiple mechanisms, including hormonal effects on strength, endurance, memory, and emotional processing. While direct research in construction settings is limited, evidence from related fields suggests that hormonal fluctuations may affect work performance through various pathways, including changes in dopamine regulation, brain connectivity, and physical capabilities. The review identified significant gaps in current understanding, particularly regarding construction-specific impacts and long-term effects.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 5 Jan 2025 |
| Event | CIB World Building Congress 2025 - Purdue University, West Lafayette , United States Duration: 19 May 2025 → 23 May 2025 https://wbc2025.cibworld.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | CIB World Building Congress 2025 |
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| Abbreviated title | WBC2025 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | West Lafayette |
| Period | 19/05/25 → 23/05/25 |
| Other | The CIB World Building Congress is held every three years, with the purpose for building and construction experts across the world, both in and outside the CIB community, to come together to discuss, learn and exchange their expertise in the built environment. In 2025 Purdue University will host the 23rd CIB World Building Congress 2025 at its campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, from 19-23 May 2025. The theme of the conference is Sustainable built environment – the role of the construction community in meeting the UN SDGs. We look forward to welcoming all CIB members, industry representatives, early career researchers and student chapters, and other delegates to THE event in the global construction calendar. |
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