FACTORS INFLUENCING PRODUCTIVITY IN CONSTRUCTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khedher Yahya Almathami ◽  
Bambang Trigunarsyah ◽  
Vaughan Coffey
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Poor Outcomes ◽  
Major Factors

Over the past three decades, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has witnessed a significant increase in new building projects and construction industry activity. The KSA construction industry is expected to continue developing and growing at a significant rate in the coming decades. However, several serious issues currently face the construction industry, in particular low productivity, which have contributed to poor outcomes where projects have been delayed or postponed. This paper discusses the major factors influencing productivity in the KSA construction industry. A questionnaire survey using a 5-point Likert scale was used to measure the importance of these factors. It was administered to 176 respondents from Grades 1, 2 and 3 construction companies, which are registered in the Contractors Classification Agency under the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MMRA). The questionnaire included five major factors identified from the literature review: managerial, labor-related, materials, tools and equipment, financial, and project-related. Using descriptive statistical analyses, it was found that the most important factors influencing construction productivity were financial factors, including issues such as the limited financial liquidity of the company, payment delays by owners, and limited cash flow. The next main influential factor was project-related, followed by factors related to materials and equipment, labor-related factors, and administrative and managerial factors.

scholarly journals Tension between Productivity and Respect for People in Construction

2020 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 05005
Author(s):  
Lesiba George Mollo ◽  
Fidelis Emuze ◽  
Nicholus Sishuba
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management System ◽  
Ethical Reasoning ◽  
Construction Site ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Productivity in the construction industry is declining in real-time. The decline in productivity is a source of worry for practitioners and researchers. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain major factors influencing productivity in relation to the notion of respects for people (RFP) in construction. The reviewed literature influences the semi-structured questionnaire used to survey construction professionals in Johannesburg, South Africa. The results reaffirm the tension productivity increment and the enhancement of RfP as both ideas appear to be moving in opposite directions on a typical construction site. It was discovered that respect for workers on a construction site is a major concern. The paper argues that ethical reasoning affects productivity. Therefore, an appropriate management system is required to improve the workers' perception of productivity and RfP working on construction sites.

FACTORS INFLUENCING MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT TO SAFETY PERFORMANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abubakar Sadiq Mahmoud ◽  
Mohd. Hamdan Ahmad ◽  
Yahya Mohd. Yatim
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Climate ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Design For Safety ◽  
Research Outcome

The significance of safety commitment to improving safety performance and reducing risk is widely accepted and substantive research has been conducted globally in order to improve the safety performance of the construction industry such as: “safety commitment”, “design for safety”, “safety culture”, “safety climate”, “behavior base safety BBS”. Despite the research and improvements that have been made through the years, construction stakeholders are continuously being challenged with occurrences of injury on site. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the factors, which influence of management commitment toward improving safety performance in the construction industry of Nigeria. Data was collected through a questionnaire and analysis was performed using SPSS version 16 software. The results of the study showed that “involvement of workers in the preparation of safety programs for the site” and “appropriate issuance of motivational directives by the top management to enhance safety” significantly impact on the safety performance of construction stakeholders. Thus, the research outcome would be of benefit to top management of construction companies, policy makers and building development approvers.

scholarly journals Human Factors Influencing Contractors' Risk Attitudes: A Case Study of the Malaysian Construction Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taofeeq D.M ◽  
Adeleke A.Q ◽  
Ajibike W.A.
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Study Results

Malaysia is one of the most rapidly developing countries among developing nations. The construction industry has played a major role in Malaysia’s rapid economic growth. Among the major sectors in Malaysia, the importance of the construction industry is unique regardless of the level of the country’s development. However, the attitude of the construction industry in Malaysia towards managing contractors’ risk attitudes is very weak. The introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1994 by the Malaysian government made all industries in Malaysia to identify risks, conduct risk assessment and control risk. In addition, the Malaysian construction industry simultaneously implemented an integrated system to ensure consistency and better performance of projects. To identify the factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes, relevant literature was reviewed, and a questionnaire survey was conducted. This study focused on the G7 contractors operating in the Malaysian construction industry. One hundred and nineteen copies of a structured questionnaire were analysed with a response rate of 85%. Structural equation modelling was utilized to test the hypotheses developed for the study. Results showed that government policies played a moderating role in enhancing the relationship between human-related factors affecting contractors’ risk attitudes in the construction industry.

Factors influencing multifactor productivity of equipment-intensive activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 2021-2045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nima Gerami Seresht ◽  
Aminah Robinson Fayek
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Comprehensive List ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Interview Format

Purpose Due to its key role in the successful delivery of construction projects, construction productivity is one of the most researched topics in construction domain. While the majority of previous research is focused on the productivity of labor-intensive activities, there is a lack of research on the productivity of equipment-intensive activities. The purpose of this paper is to address this research gap by developing a comprehensive list of factors influencing the productivity of equipment-intensive activities and determining the most influential factors through interview surveys. Design/methodology/approach A list of 201 factors influencing the productivity of equipment-intensive activities was developed through the review of 287 articles, selected from the ten top-ranked construction journals, by searching for construction productivity in the articles’ titles, abstracts or keywords. Next, the most influential factors were determined by conducting interview surveys with 35 construction experts. To ensure that the interviewees were aware of the research objectives and the distinction between labor- and equipment-intensive activities, an information session was held prior to conducting the surveys, and the surveys were conducted in interview format to allow for clarification and discussion throughout the process. Findings Project management respondents identified foreman-, safety- and crew-related factors as the categories with the most influence on productivity; tradespeople respondents identified foreman-, equipment- and crew-related factors as the most influential categories. In total, 14 factors were identified, for which there was a significant difference between the perspectives of project management and tradespeople regarding the factors’ influence on productivity. Originality/value This paper provides a comprehensive list of factors influencing the productivity of equipment-intensive activities. It identifies the most influential factors through an interview survey of 35 construction experts, who are familiar with the challenges of equipment-intensive activities based on their experience with such activities in the industrial construction sector of Alberta, Canada. Additionally, the differences between the factors that influence the productivity of labor- and equipment-intensive activities are discussed by comparing the findings of this paper with previous research focused on labor intensive activities.

scholarly journals Factor's Influencing Contractors Risk Attitude in the Malaysian Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Taofeeq ◽  
A. Q. Adeleke
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Risk Attitude ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Risk Attitudes ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
The Government

The Malaysian construction industry often acts as a vehicle that motivates' the development of the nation's economy. The industry is commonly referred to as a catalyst for development. However, poor performance in terms of productivity and quality systems has been the main issues of discussion from most of the government reports. In order to improve performance in the Malaysian construction industry, the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1994 has made all industries in Malaysia to identify hazards, conduct risk assessment and control those risk and at the same time implement an integrated system to ensure consistency and better performance of projects in Malaysian industries. Therefore, in this paper, the ranking of specific factors affecting contractors' risk attitudes in the Malaysian construction industry was assessed. A review of relevant literature was undertaken to identify the factors influencing contractors' risk attitudes. The study found that the four leading specific factors influencing contractors risk attitude in the Malaysian construction industry are; Project Related Factors, Working capital, Human-Related Factors, and External Environment. The study confirms the individual factors that affect the contractor's risk attitudes. Knowledge of these factors will facilitate contractors' decision-making process and serve as a useful reference for further studies in the field of construction project management. Keywords: Contractor's risk attitude, Malaysia, Risk attitude, Risk management

Evaluation of Critical Factors Influencing Resource Allocation in Indian Construction Projects

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 2774-2777
Author(s):  
M. Paranthaman Venkatesh ◽  
S. Muthalvan Renuka ◽  
Balasubramanian Malathi ◽  
C. Umarani
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Resource Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Total Contribution ◽  
Factors Influencing

The problem of resource allocation in the construction industry is a global phenomenon. Resource allocation plays an important role in Indian construction projects. The effective resource management is a prerequisite for project success. This paper aims to identify the critical factors that influence the resource allocation in Indian construction projects in private and public sectors. From extensive literature survey and based on experts’ opinion, forty four factors influencing resource allocation in Indian construction industry were identified. For the quantitative confirmation of the effectiveness of factors influencing resource allocation during the construction stage of a project, a questionnaire survey was conducted with construction professionals like clients, consultants and contractors. Subsequently the collected data was analyzed using the descriptive statistical method and the factors were measured and ranked under each group with Impact index. The findings reveal that the eleven top most critical factors such as materials selection and changes in types and specifications during construction, improper maintenance of equipment, shortage in construction materials, financing between the owner and contractor, force majeure (Fire, Wind damage, Hurricane, Flood), shortage of labours , poor procurement of materials, skill of labours, available of equipment and poor quality of materials. Results show that there is relatively highest agreement between contractor and consultant of about 66.7%. The resources like manpower, materials and equipment related factors are having a total contribution of about 60% and other groups are having of about 40% in resource allocation. However this paper presents recommendations for a better resource management techniques and procedures which can be adopted during conceptual , detailed planning and execution phases of the construction project.

Construction sectors efficiency analysis on seven European countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (8) ◽  
pp. 1801-1819 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Patricia Murillo ◽  
Eugénio Rocha ◽  
Maria Fernanda Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Civil Engineering ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Frontier Analysis ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Engineering Projects ◽  
Substantial Effort

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to measure and compare the technical efficiency of construction companies in seven European countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain, during the 2008–2015 period. The analysis involves nine sectors grouped into three divisions: construction of buildings (F41), civil engineering (F42) and specialized construction activities (F43), by NACE classification. Design/methodology/approach Multidirectional efficiency analysis was adopted to investigate the levels of efficiencies, the differences in those levels and the possible causes of such differences by further defining two new indices. Findings It showed that F43 is the most efficient division during the study period, followed by F42 and F41. The sectors/countries with less efficiency are: construction of roads and railways/Poland, construction of other civil engineering projects/Hungary, demolition and site preparation/Poland, other specialized construction activities/Portugal. Globally, the development of building projects sector uses resources in the most inefficient way and there was a drop in the efficiency in 2011 and 2013, showing a delay in the crisis impact. After 2010, civil engineering projects required a substantial effort to access resources. Other features regarding (in)efficiency were further identified. Originality/value The analysis was conducted with one of the most effective techniques in frontier analysis. The first introduced index allows for comparing efficient/inefficient subgroups, and the other index measures the resource acquisition effort, allowing a better comparison along years. The study provides a good understanding of the performance of the construction industry and indirectly exposes the strategies to overcome the crisis, through the identification of the inputs/outputs which are well/badly used.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Implementation of Technologies Behind Industry 4.0 in the Malaysian Construction Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 01006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irrma Diana Mohd. Aripin ◽  
Emma Marinie Ahmad Zawawi ◽  
Zulhabri Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Cyber Physical System ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
Construction Companies ◽  
Factors Influencing

Industry 4.0 is a concept which include Big Data and Analytics, Autonomous Robot, Simulation, System Integration, Internet of Things, Cyber Physical System, Cloud Computing, Additive Manufacturing and Augmented Reality. The makeover, not only completely change the way on how physical structures are designed, developed and preserved, but also how they are used in the future with applications of avant-garde technology. However there is a tendency that construction companies may be hesitant to invest in them. Industry 4.0 aims to motivate construction companies to adopt new technologies. Therefore, this paper aims to review on literature in identifying technologies that are used in line with Industry 4.0 as well as investigate the potential barriers faced and factors which influence the Industry 4.0 technologies implementation in the Malaysian construction industry. Relevant academic materials were reviewed thus the purpose of this paper is to present a literature review and critical analysis of the implementation of technologies behind Industry 4.0. Based on the results of the analysis, applications and uses, benefits, barriers and future needs are discussed. The results also reveal that the acceptance can help improves the image of the industry.

Comparison of the Factors Improving Construction Productivity between Korean and Chinese Laborers in Korea

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 3016-3019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwang Hee Kim ◽  
Yoon Seok Shin
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Factors Influencing

Over last 40 years, productivity improvement has been a critical goal for the successful completion of projects in the construction industry. Recently, in Korea, foreign laborers, particularly Chinese laborers, have substituted domestic laborers. To improve construction productivity, an understanding of the characteristics of Chinese laborers is essential. Therefore, this study identified factors influencing the construction productivity of Korean and Chinese laborers, and compared their importance. Through the questionnaire survey, the importance and the ranking in three categories (economic, social, and psychological factors) were evaluated. This result will be useful for project managers to develop strategies to improve construction productivity.

scholarly journals Labour Productivity in the New Zealand Construction Industry: A Thorough Investigation

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Dai Tran ◽  
John E Tookey
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Productivity Growth ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Strongly Correlated ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Land Prices ◽  
Productivity Measure ◽  
Factors Influencing

Productivity growth is strongly correlated to economic growth and increases in welfare. This fact also holds true at the industry level and is particularly true in the NZ construction industry, since productivity growth in this sector may have significant effects on the affordability of housing in the country. In recent years construction in NZ has been subjected to a series of reports that have either highlighted ‘failure’ to grow productivity or have exhorted the industry to improve its ‘poor performance’.  However thus far little by way of analysis has gone into the productivity figures that have been quoted, nor has much been done to explain and justify if or why these figures are correct or incorrect.This research seeks to deconstruct construction productivity figures in NZ and explain the patterns over recent years of ‘poor performance’ in comparison with other industries.  As such it will examine the nature of the NZ construction industry and analyse the historic statistics related to its labour productivity. This will provide an overall understanding of the sector as well as those extraneous factors that may have significant influences on the NZ construction sector.The research found that while factors influencing inputs of labour productivity measure such as labour and material costs remained stable, factors impacting the corresponding outputs such as house and land prices, value of work in Non-residential and Infrastructure construction grew significantly between 1997 and 2007. Given the positive skewing effect of standard economic indicators (inflation etc) on construction labour productivity figures, the relatively poor performance of construction is worrying for the industry. The paper concludes by demonstrating labour productivity in construction is significantly worse performing than previously suspected.

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