Factors Affecting Construction Labor Productivity on Building Projects in Pakistan

Abstract

Construction is one of the Pakistan’s largest industries. It is phenomena which convert financial investments into physical assets such as buildings, dams, roads, bridges, houses and other elements of infrastructure. Cost and duration are the main factors due to which construction projects suffer mostly. Many stake holders are involved in projects related to construction i.e. designers, owners, contractors, consultants and others. The basic aim of this study is to find the factors on which labor productivity depends directly or indirectly. Competent labors are the need of good construction. Poor quality and low productivity are common problems on construction projects due to which projects suffer. One reason for this is incompetency of labors. Labors are responsible for most of the construction activities. There is need to identify the factors that hinder the display of construction productivity of labors in the field. Factors affecting labor productivity were retrieved from the literature review and interviews of professionals. This research acquaints construction project managers with knowledge of the potential issues that labors encounter and suggests guidelines for their eradication to enhance the productivity of labors. A literature review, pilot survey and factors recommended by experts were considered to categorize the factors into five groups. Disloyalty with work, lack of required tools and/or equipments and safe environment are the top three factors which affects construction labor productivity on building projects. Disloyality can be converted into loyality by educate, motivate abd guide labors. Contractor should provide complete supply schedule of material and equipment for project. Continuous safety meetings should be arranged and also training on safety.