At the 17th triennial congress of the International Ergonomics Association the fifth symposium on ergonomics in the building and construction industry will be held. The aim of the symposium is to show recent projects, focusing on: 1) effectiveness of ergonomic measures, 2) implementation strategies to implement ergonomic measures (e.g., knowledge dissemination, adoption of ergonomic measures, commitment of stakeholders like architects, principals, main contractors). Next to oral presentations, posters, also round tables may be proposed. Each of the sessions will either focus on research or on practice. In each session there will be ample time for discussion.

The Building & Construction Track is soliciting participants to send abstracts at www.iea2009.org. Please give as first keyword "Building & Construction". Also a new TC chair will be elected. If you wish to help with the review, or you are interested to be the next co-chair, or have any other questions, please contact me at h.f.vandermolen@amc.nl or vandermolen@arbouw.nl.