Ailabouni, N (2010) Factors affecting employee productivity in the UAE construction industry. PhD thesis, University of Brighton, UK.
Abstract
Reliable productivity rates for construction trades are essential for contractors to accurately estimate the time and cost of construction projects. These rates vary considerably based on the complexity of the structure, project site constraints, and other technical, managerial, social and cultural factors. Predicting the effect of these factors will enhance the ability of the contractor to optimally utilize resources. This research therefore aims to evaluate the most significant factors that affect productivity of key construction activities namely: excavation, formwork, reinforcement, concreting, blockwork, plastering and tiling. The research focuses on the construction industry in the UAE (United Arab Emirates).
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | complexity; construction project; excavation; formwork; productivity; UAE; United Arab Emirates |
| Index terms: | construction activity, productivity, formwork, construction industry, estimate, reinforcement, United Arab Emirates, complexity, concreting, construction project, excavation |
| Subjects: | production management, Geography, management, industry analysis, systems engineering, building construction, construction operations, financial and cost management, building materials |
| Topics: | Project Management, Geographical Context, Engineering Principles, Research Practice, Construction Materials, Business Strategy, Cost Management, Construction Technology, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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