Bridging Modernity by Improving Informal Sector for Substantially Industrialized Construction in Developing Countries

2018 ◽  
pp. 1706-1735
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Informal Sector ◽  
Cost Management ◽  
Labor Cost ◽  
Decision Models ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Construction Productivity

We have argued in Chapters 1-3 that the construction industry in developing countries is dominated by the strong presence of SMEs and “jobbers”. The informal sector workers constitute the essential provider of human resources construction industry. So far, the weaknesses of the construction industry in developing countries have been identified. As a result, various decision models were proposed for largely improving labor cost management and scheduling (time) with the aim of improving productivity. In a single volume like this, it is unrealistic to cover all aspects to improve performance. This chapter will now provide ideas on how quality of projects can also be improved so as to maintain a balance between cost, time and quality. Furthermore, the management of onsite workshops that can lead to construction productivity will be examined.

Bridging Modernity by Improving Informal Sector for Substantially Industrialized Construction in Developing Countries

2016 ◽  
pp. 307-340
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Informal Sector ◽  
Cost Management ◽  
Labor Cost ◽  
Decision Models ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Construction Productivity

We have argued in Chapters 1-3 that the construction industry in developing countries is dominated by the strong presence of SMEs and “jobbers”. The informal sector workers constitute the essential provider of human resources construction industry. So far, the weaknesses of the construction industry in developing countries have been identified. As a result, various decision models were proposed for largely improving labor cost management and scheduling (time) with the aim of improving productivity. In a single volume like this, it is unrealistic to cover all aspects to improve performance. This chapter will now provide ideas on how quality of projects can also be improved so as to maintain a balance between cost, time and quality. Furthermore, the management of onsite workshops that can lead to construction productivity will be examined.

scholarly journals Strategi Peningkatan Kompetensi Aparatur Sipil Negara Melalui Peningkatan E-Literasi dan Edukasi Kebijakan Publik

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Apandi Apandi
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
The Public ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Performance Results

E-literacy and education are important components in improving the quality of human resources needed in an organization. The purpose of this study is to reveal the importance of e-literacy and public policy education. The State Civil Apparatus (ASN) requires e-literacy and education to improve performance results so that public services can be maximized. This becomes interesting research in the development of science-based on the real events that occur in Indonesia. Where so far, e-literacy and education is only intended for the public, especially millennial generation. The research method used is the study of literature where data is obtained through various secondary sources that are relevant to theoretically strengthen research results. The findings explain that e-literacy and education are effective and efficient strategies in overcoming budget constraints and low levels of ASN competence. With e-literacy and public policy education, it is hoped that the professionalism of the ASN bureaucracy will increase and the quality of public services will be better.

scholarly journals OTONOMI DAERAH: KAJIAN KESIAPAN DUNIA USAHA DAN BIROKRASI

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Ihwan Susila
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Technology Change ◽  
Local Society ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
The Government

Decentralization is the reflection of economic and politic reformation. The politic change in developing countries in the last decade shows the tendency that local government has the authority to public service in the local society. Due to technology change and integration in the global market, it is a big demand for the government to control the politic and economic system in the country. The regional autonomy has two different effects. The regional autonomy, however gives the opportunity to their districts to grow and develop their own districts. On the contrary, the regional autonomy can be worse. This occurs due to the lack of preparation of the district to apply the policy. The key to minimize or eliminate the problem is by enhancing the quality of human resources. Preparation of business and bureaucracy to face the regional autonomy will be discussed.

Service quality of insurance in complex project deals in the construction industry in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
De-Graft Owusu-Manu ◽  
Frank Ato Ghansah ◽  
Amos Darko ◽  
Richard Ohene Asiedu
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Insurance Firms ◽  
Complex Construction ◽  
Complex Project ◽  
Project Insurance

PurposeThe insurance sector provides insurance protection for complex project deals in Ghana. The study assesses the service quality of insurance of complex project deals in the construction industry of developing countries, specifically Ghana. The objectives are to identify the insurance typologies in complex project deals in the construction industry, to assess the level of construction insurance quality, and to assess the challenges faced in complex project insurance.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive literature review was conducted to analyze the previously related works on insurance in the construction industry. The study then adopted quantitative research strategy where a structured questionnaire survey was used to collect information from construction industry professionals. The data analysis was organized in accordance with the specific objectives of the study with the aid of mean score analysis and independent sample t-test. The study again measured the reliability of the adopted scale using Cronbach's alpha, which indicated that all the items reliably measured what they were intended to measure, and thereby, statistical tools can be applied to give in-depth meanings.FindingsThe insurance typologies for complex projects were discovered by the study, as well as the available service qualities of insurance. The study again made it clear that the major challenges capable of affecting complex construction project are low quality of insurance companies' services and the gap in statutory and legal systems.Research limitation/implicationsThe major constraint in this study was the issue of taking only Ghana as a developing country to generalize the result. This is then to provide lessons for other developing countries.Practical implicationThe findings from this study will be useful to construction firms, insurance firms, and regulatory bodies by identifying the effectiveness of insurance as a risk mitigation measure in construction. The study will help the insurance firms to better position themselves to meet the demands of the construction industry. As the findings of this study are Ghana-specific, it is also to provide lessons for other developing countries.Originality/valueThis study delves deep into the complex construction project insurance service quality in developing countries, specifically Ghana.

scholarly journals Upaya Pencegahan Anemia pada Remaja Putri

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Julaecha Julaecha
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The World

AbstractAnemia is a micronutrient problem that occurs throughout the world especially in developing countries which is estimated to occur in 30% of the world's population. As a result of lack of hemoglobin levels causes symptoms of lethargy, fatigue and tired quickly when doing activities that will have an impact on decreased concentration and learning achievement, and in the long run it will have an impact on the quality of human resources, where young women are the future generation of the nation which will later supports determining the next generation. The results of basic health research in 2013 anemia in adolescent girls increased to 48.9% in 2018. Data from the Health Office in Jambi City in 2017 as many as 257 adolescent girls who experienced anemia, increased to 404 people in 2018. The purpose of this community service is to provide information to adolescents about anemia and the importance of consuming blood-added tablets. The method used in this community service is lecture, question and answer discussion. This community service was held on February 13-14, 2019 at SMAN 8 Jambi City. The result of this community service is the increasing knowledge of young women about anemia and the benefits of consuming blood-added tablets.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Potential Solutions for the Construction Industry in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-47
Author(s):  
Yutian Chen ◽  
Oswald Chong
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Best Value ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Scheduled Time ◽  
Developed Nations

The Chinese construction industry (CCI) has grown to be one of the largest in the world within the last 10 years. The size of the CCI is on par with many developed nations, despite it being a developing country. Despite its rapid growth, the productivity and profitability of the CCI is low compared to similar sized construction industries. In addition to the low efficiency of the CCI, the minimal documented performance information collected, shows projects being completed over budget, over the scheduled time, with poor quality of work. A literature research was performed on other developing countries similar to the CCI, to identify if there were any solutions that had been proven to improve the productivity and performance of a construction industry. It was found that Vietnam, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India were the closest to China with enough documentation on their construction industry. Both countries identified the Best value Approach (BVA) as the only solution with documented performance showing it could solve the issues developing countries face with their construction industry. This paper proposes that more research should be performed looking into the ability of the CCI to implement the BVA.

Improving construction productivity: a subcontractor's perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Loosemore
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Design Management ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Management Project ◽  
Main Determinants

Purpose – Surprisingly, given the prominence and front-line role of subcontractors in the construction industry, their perspective is almost completely absent from construction productivity literature. Existing research in this area presents a highly one-sided principal contractor perspective and there are very few insights into what subcontractors think. The purpose of this paper is to address the imbalance by investigating the determinants of construction productivity from a subcontractor's perspective. Design/methodology/approach – Focus groups with 71 of Australia's leading tier-one subcontractors were conducted with the aim of exploring their insights into the productivity challenge. Findings – The findings indicate that the main determinants of productivity for subcontractors are: the quality of relationships with principal contractors; opportunity for early involvement in design; transparent tender practices; growing administration and document control; design management; project management and supervisory skills, particularly in planning, scheduling and coordination; risk management and; industrial relations (IR). Research limitations/implications – This research was conducted in Australia and similar research needs to be conducted in other countries to cross-reference and validate the results more widely. Practical implications – In practical terms, a “culture” of productivity improvement will need to be “nurtured” across the business and supply chain if productivity is to be improved. In particular contractors should avoid bid shopping, respect subcontractor IP and talk to subcontractors earlier in a project. Social implications – By respecting the opinions of subcontractors who employ the vast majority of workers in the construction industry, productivity and employment can be increased. Originality/value – The focus group results add significantly to a more balanced understanding of what has hitherto been a one-sided principal contractor focused debate.

Adopting Industrialisation in the Construction Environment: Meeting the Requirements of Sustainability

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Faiz Musa ◽  
Mohd Reeza Yusof ◽  
Noor Sahidah Samsudin ◽  
Faridah Muhamad Halil
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Structure Interview ◽  
Foreign Workers ◽  
Construction Productivity ◽  
Semi Structure Interview ◽  
Push Forward ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Poor Site

The construction industry should move from conventional construction method and adopt the industrialisation concept, to increase productivity and deliver quality construction end products. Industrialisation is the combination of a large market to divide into fractions the investment in strategies and innovation, in return, of simplifying the production and, therefore, reducing the costs. The introduction of Degree of Industrialisation by Roger-Bruno Richard is critical to the construction industry. The five degrees of industrialisation are prefabrication, mechanisation, automation, robotics and reproduction. Richard’s Degree of Industrialisation is in line with the Malaysian government’s vision to be a developed nation by 2020, to push forward the use of innovative technologies in most industries including the construction industry. The adoption of industrialisation and innovations in the Malaysian construction industry has the potential to solve the current problems in the construction industry. The problems are the inferior quality of products and processes, a poor site working conditions, low construction productivity, high construction cost, relying on foreign workers and lack of skill labours. The adoption of industrialisation and innovations promote sustainability in the construction environment. The objectives of the study are to investigate whether the adoption of industrialisation in the construction environment promotes sustainability and to identify the current level of industrialisation of the Malaysian construction industry. The methodologies of the study are semi-structure interview and observation. The Malaysian construction industry is ready to embrace industrialisation in construction environment in limited areas and industrialisation promotes sustainability in the construction environment.

scholarly journals Penerapan Metode Simple Additive Weighting Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Pengangkatan Karyawan Berbasis Web

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-264
Author(s):  
Siti Ernawati ◽  
Risa Wati
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Improve Performance ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Permanent Employees ◽  
Simple Additive Weighting ◽  
A Company

The success or failure of a company depends on the human resources in the company. The quality of every human resource is needed to improve performance productivity. The process of appointing permanent employees is something that is often done by companies, one of the reasons is the company's appreciation of employee performance. For this reason, the process of appointing employees is more professional, so a decision support system is needed to assist in selecting employees who deserve to be appointed as permanent employees. The method will be applied in this research is simple additive weighting (SAW). SAW method is selected because it is very simple, can determine the value of weight then determine the ranking of the results of normalization. There are ten criteria and weights for each of the criteria used in this research. The purpose of this research is to design and create a web based information system as a tool for decision making in the process of appointment employees. It is hoped that this information system will benefit for the company so hat the employee appointment process do optimally and the time is more efficient.

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