Liou, F S and Borcherding, J D (1986) Work sampling can predict unit rate productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(1), pp. 90-103. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Various methods are employed to measure labor utilization during power plant construction, one of which is work sampling. Work sampling attempts to evaluate how the work force spends its time at work. This provides timely information to management in order to determine whether corrective action or detailed study is needed to achieve a higher degree of efficiency. However, the effectiveness of work sampling in demonstrating true labor performance has not been statistically verified using data collected at construction sites. This study collects 45 work sampling data points from 11 nuclear power projects and 4 fossil fuel power projects. The relationship between work sampling and productivity has been strongly supported by this statistical analysis. This study also verifies that work sampling is a good labor productivity indicator as well as a useful predictor in a productivity projection model.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | efficiency, statistical analysis, productivity, fossil fuel, labour productivity, effectiveness, sampling, labour utilization, nuclear power, power station construction, construction site, unit rate |
| Subjects: | management, civil engineering, performance management, work location, data science, energy systems, financial and cost management, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Site Management, Human Resources, Quality Management, Sustainability, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Business Strategy, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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