Construction progress 'productivity' largely depends upon human performance. Reliable measures of productivity is output per work-hour being achieved by workers.
Factors Affecting Construction Labour Productivity: Project uniqueness Technology Management Labor organization Real wage trends Construction training
Factors having adverse effect on productivity: Overtime and or Fatigue Errors and omissions in plans and specifications Multitude of change orders Design complexity and Design completeness Stacking of trades Dilution of supervision High accident rate Jurisdictional disputes Work rules and restrictive work practices Availability of skilled labor Reassignment of manpower from task to task Material location – above ground level/above floor level Adverse temperature or weather Inadequate lighting Regulations of various types High absenteeism High turnover Material shortages Ground water level Attitude of the workforce Crew size and composition Economic conditions & level of unemployment Size and duration of the project Timeliness of decisions Impractical QA / QC tolerances Uncontrolled breaks Time of the day & day of the week Inadequate temporary facilities: parking, change / rest rooms etc
Methods of Improving Productivity: The following factors can lead to the improvement in productivity: Training programs for labour Incentives in contract for good performance Enough tools in working place and proper planning Optimizing site facilities Availability of resources Competition between crews, areas or shifts Good supervision and optimum manpower Short interval scheduling Innovative materials and equipment Time lapse film analysis for critical activities Cost reporting and work sampling of critical activities Time and motion studies to improve efficiency Reduce fatigue and work smarter Safety programs Use of precast and prestressing concrete elements Critical path method of planning, scheduling and control Value engineering Worker motivation programs Constructability review of design Standardization Preplanning activities Effective utilization of sub-contractors Saving Changes...
Bijoy Kumar RoyAssistant Vice President-Quality Safety Health and Environment-QHSE| Rajesh LifeSpacesMalda, West Bengal, India
Hi Fantastic, excellent...............................Sameh Saving Changes...
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