Olomolaiye, P O and Ogunlana, S O (1989) A system for monitoring and improving construction operative productivity in Nigeria. Construction Management and Economics, 7(2), pp. 175-186. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
Survey of production outputs, production problems and motivation of construction operatives on seven sites showed that there is scope for improving productivity in the Nigerian construction industry. A system for monitoring and improving construction productivity on sites is presented. The recommended system works on a pre-potent factor principle using a simple flow-chart of necessary actions. The paper also introduces the concept of hyper-production into construction productivity and advocates the development of a construction productivity expert system in developed countries where builders can afford computers.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | hyper-productivity; motivation; operatives; productivity; system |
| Index terms: | survey, builder, motivation, expert system, developed country, productivity, Nigeria, construction productivity, construction industry, construction operative, operative, monitoring |
| Subjects: | industry analysis, data management, development economics, Geography, management, operations management, psychology, practitioner, control systems, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Human Resources, International Construction, Digital Applications, Site Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Business Strategy, Roles and Professions |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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