Practical Labor Productivity Measurement And Its Importance In Construction Projects
Journal Title: Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 25
Abstract
Construction productivity is main issue to researchers and practitioners because of its impact on the performance of construction projects. Efficient management of resources can lead to higher productivity which can help to achieve cost and time saving. Construction is labor oriented industry and therefore labor is the industry’s most valuable asset. It is important to improve the efficiency of labor productivity in construction projects. Increasing or decreasing of labor productivity of project has major concern with construction industry. The aim of this research project to determined the practical measurement of labour productivity and its importance in construction industry of Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan after finding the factors affecting construction labor productivity. Factors affecting labour productivity were analysed using (RII) method. Measurement of labour productivity is done using field work method. RII method revealed twenty three ranked factors which affect labour productivity. The data collection is done by field work method shows poor management system and lack of site supervision as highly important factor affecting labour productivity. From the analysis of data collected it is observed that measurement of labour productivity is helpful to safe the project from cost overrun without hampering the quality of work.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Zeeshan Ahad, Engr. Syed Waqar Ali Shah
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