ABSTRACT
As opposed to 'respect for people' as a term, this chapter adopts the original terminology, which is 'respect-for-persons' (RfP). The RfP phrase entails a sense of deferring to others by considering their interests and looking out for their well-being, even if doing so places certain constraints on oneself. The RfP explained in this chapter refers only to that respect that is owed equally to all persons by their status as human beings with moral personalities. Any person, good or bad, is entitled to such respect by being a person, an honest character for whom it is good to act upon and satisfy required interests, aims, purposes and objectives. The chapter sets out to convince readers that Kant's moral philosophy has significant implications for construction practice. It argues that construction enterprises have a duty to avoid violations of the rule of law, use of coercion and deception, unsafe working conditions, and the abuse of the dignity of people in construction.
